CVE-2023-2976

Use of temporary directory for file creation in `FileBackedOutputStream` in Guava

Description

Use of Java's default temporary directory for file creation in `FileBackedOutputStream` in Google Guava versions 1.0 to 31.1 on Unix systems and Android Ice Cream Sandwich allows other users and apps on the machine with access to the default Java temporary directory to be able to access the files created by the class. Even though the security vulnerability is fixed in version 32.0.0, we recommend using version 32.0.1 as version 32.0.0 breaks some functionality under Windows.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Google Guava
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/google/guava/issues/2575 patch vendor advisory issue tracking
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230818-0008/
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01006.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2976?
CVE-2023-2976 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2976?
To fix CVE-2023-2976, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-2976 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2976 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-2976?
CVE-2023-2976 affects Google Guava.
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