CVE-2021-23331: Insecure Temporary File

Published Feb 3, 2021
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Updated

This affects all versions of package com.squareup:connect. The method prepareDownloadFilecreates creates a temporary file with the permissions bits of -rw-r--r-- on unix-like systems. On unix-like systems, the system temporary directory is shared between users. As such, the contents of the file downloaded by downloadFileFromResponse will be visible to all other users on the local system. A workaround fix for this issue is to set the system property java.io.tmpdir to a safe directory as remediation. Note: This version of the SDK is end of life and no longer maintained, please upgrade to the latest version.

Affected Software

1 affected component
squareup Connect Java Software Development Kit

Event History

Feb 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23331?

CVE-2021-23331 is a vulnerability that affects all versions of package com.squareup:connect.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23331?

The severity of CVE-2021-23331 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

3

How does CVE-2021-23331 affect Unix-like systems?

CVE-2021-23331 creates a temporary file with the permissions bits of -rw-r--r-- on Unix-like systems, which can lead to sharing sensitive information between users.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-23331?

The affected software for CVE-2021-23331 is Squareup Connect Java Software Development Kit.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-23331?

To fix CVE-2021-23331, update to the latest version of com.squareup:connect package.

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