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CERT C++ Secure Coding Standard: FIO15-CPP. Ensure that file operations are performed in a secure directory
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Vulnerability Note VU#570952: "Redhat Linux diskcheck.pl creates predictable temporary file and fails to check for existing symbolic link of same name'
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03. Expressions EXP30-PL. Do not use deprecated or obsolete functions