Description
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robocode Project | Robocode | 1.9.3.6 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | robocode | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 13 | robocode | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | robocode | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | robocode | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | robocode | No fix yet | — |
Show 6 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 26.04 LTS | robocode | 1.9.3.9-4ubuntu0.26.04.1~esm1 | USN-8385-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS | robocode | 1.9.3.9-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-8385-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | robocode | 1.9.3.9-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-8385-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | robocode | 1.9.3.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-8385-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | robocode | 1.9.3.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-8385-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | robocode | 1.9.2.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-8385-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | net.sf.robocode:robocode.battle | < 1.9.5.6 | 1.9.5.6 | GHSA-2mxr-rc97-xrj2 |
Advisories 1
- USN-8385-1 robocode vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 4, 2026