CVE-2004-0422

CVE-2004-0422 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Flim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

flim before 1.14.3 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of the Emacs user via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0422?
flim before 1.14.3 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of the Emacs user via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0422?
CVE-2004-0422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0422 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0422?
CVE-2004-0422 affects Gnu Flim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0422?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0422 published?
CVE-2004-0422 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)