Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0160 is an old local-user vulnerability in Synaesthesia 2.2 and earlier. A person who already has local access could abuse configuration-file symlink handling to run arbitrary code. This is not a remote internet-facing flaw based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux systems where Synaesthesia 2.2 or earlier remains installed and local users can log in or execute code. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain this older package. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue rather than an emergency internet-wide threat. Prioritize remediation where shared systems, shell access, or legacy Debian-era packages remain in use. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Synaesthesia 2.2 or earlier.; Apply the relevant vendor or distribution update, including Debian DSA-446 where applicable.; Remove Synaesthesia where it is no longer required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- synaesthesia-configuration-symlink-attack(15279)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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