# CVE-2021-44513: Insecure creation of temporary directories in tmate-ssh-server 2.3.0 allows a local attacker to compromise the integrity of session handling

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2021-12-07 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Insecure creation of temporary directories in tmate-ssh-server 2.3.0 allows a local attacker to compromise the integrity of session handling.

## What to do

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## References

- https://github.com/tmate-io/tmate-ssh-server/commit/1c020d1f5ca462f5b150b46a027aaa1bbe3c9596
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/06/2

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