Predictable Temporary File Vulnerability in Pycode-Browser by Debian

CVE-2015-0849

What is CVE-2015-0849?

The Pycode-Browser prior to version 1.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to predict the filenames of temporary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. This security flaw could be exploited to overwrite these files or leverage them for malicious activity, compromising user data and system integrity. It is essential for users of affected versions to upgrade to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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