CVE-2004-0160 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 1 Sep 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via symlink attacks on configuration files in Synaesthesia, requiring local access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2004-0160?

CVE-2004-0160 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Synaesthesia 2.2 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the configuration file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0160?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Synaesthesia Synaesthesia.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0160?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2004-0160 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0160 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2005-0070 Information disclosure in n/a High 7.2

Sources

Also known as DSA-446, GHSA-7fvh-pvp6-2jmj.