CVE-2004-2502
CVE-2004-2502 is a low-severity vulnerability in Im-switch 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
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Im-switch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
im-switch before 11.4-46.1 in Fedora Core 2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the imswitcher[PID] temporary file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2502?
- im-switch before 11.4-46.1 in Fedora Core 2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the imswitcher[PID] temporary file.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2502?
- CVE-2004-2502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2502 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-2502?
- CVE-2004-2502 affects Im-switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2502?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-2502 published?
- CVE-2004-2502 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=126940
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0407-advisories/fedora_im-switch_tempfile_race.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12037
- http://www.osvdb.org/7772
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10717
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16682
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:im-switch:im-switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*