CVE-2004-2462

CVE-2004-2462 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cplay with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

cplay 1.49 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the cplay_control temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2462?
cplay 1.49 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the cplay_control temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2004-2462?
CVE-2004-2462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2462 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2462?
CVE-2004-2462 affects Cplay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2462?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2462 published?
CVE-2004-2462 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)