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π‘οΈ Sentinel: [HIGH] Fix predictable temporary filename symlink vulnerability #79
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| ## 2025-02-14 - Predictable Temporary Filename Symlink Vulnerability | ||
| **Vulnerability:** Predictable temporary files were created using hardcoded extensions (e.g. `path + ".tmp"`) in shared directories like `/tmp`. This allows an attacker to pre-create a symlink at the predicted location, tricking the application into overwriting an arbitrary file. | ||
| **Learning:** Atomic file writes often involve creating a temporary file and renaming it. If the temporary filename is predictable and located in a shared directory, it is vulnerable to symlink attacks. | ||
| **Prevention:** Always use `os.CreateTemp` to generate unpredictable temporary filenames. Explicitly set permissions using `Chmod` if matching the original file permissions is necessary, and ensure `Close()` is called before `Rename()`. |
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os.Renameis ignored, which can lead to temporary files being leaked in the filesystem if the rename operation fails (e.g., due to permission issues on the target file). Additionally, the function will silently fail to update the persistent storage while the in-memory cache has already been updated. It is recommended to handle the error and ensure the temporary file is removed on failure.