Removing created temp files in unexpected bash exit

Question

I am creating temporary files from a bash script. I am deleting them at the end of the processing, but since the script is running for quite a long time, if I kill it or simply

Answer 1

The alternative of using a predictable file name with $$ is a gaping security hole and you should never, ever, ever think about using it. Even if it is just a simple personal script on your single user PC. It is a very bad habit you should not obtain. BugTraq is full of "insecure temp file" incidents. See here, here and here for more information on the security aspect of temp files.

I was initially thinking of quoting the insecure TMP1 and TMP2 assignments, but on second thought that would probably not be a good idea.