CVE-2022-24302

python-paramiko: Race condition in the write_private_key_file function

Published Mar 17, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 5.9 Medium EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Paramiko before 2.10.1, a race condition (between creation and chmod) in the write_private_key_file function could allow unauthorized information disclosure.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2959-1 paramiko security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3104-1 paramiko security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4409-1 paramiko security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-0192 In Paramiko before 2.10.1, a race condition (between creation and chmod) in the write_private_key_file function could allow unauthorized information disclosure.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-f8q4-jwww-x3wv Race Condition in Paramiko
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5351-1 Paramiko vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5351-2 Paramiko vulnerability
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Dec 16, 2025, 1:31 AM
Reserved
Feb 2, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 17, 2022, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:31 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 18, 2022, 12:00 AM