CVE-2004-2569

CVE-2004-2569 is a low-severity vulnerability in David Stes Ipmenu 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

ipmenu 0.0.3 before Debian GNU/Linux ipmenu_0.0.3-5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ipmenu.log temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2569?
ipmenu 0.0.3 before Debian GNU/Linux ipmenu_0.0.3-5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ipmenu.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2004-2569?
CVE-2004-2569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-2569 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2569?
CVE-2004-2569 primarily affects David Stes Ipmenu. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2569?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2569 published?
CVE-2004-2569 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)