CVE-2023-29465

CVE-2023-29465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sagemath Flintqs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

SageMath FlintQS 1.0 relies on pathnames under TMPDIR (typically world-writable), which (for example) allows a local user to overwrite files with the privileges of a different user (who is running FlintQS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29465?
SageMath FlintQS 1.0 relies on pathnames under TMPDIR (typically world-writable), which (for example) allows a local user to overwrite files with the privileges of a different user (who is running FlintQS).
How severe is CVE-2023-29465?
CVE-2023-29465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29465 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29465?
CVE-2023-29465 affects Sagemath Flintqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29465?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29465 published?
CVE-2023-29465 was published on 2023-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)