Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-2502 is an old local file-overwrite flaw in Fedora Core 2's im-switch package. A user who already has local access could abuse unsafe temporary-file handling to overwrite files the im-switch process can write. It is mainly a legacy-system risk, not a modern internet-facing exposure based on the supplied sources. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Fedora Core 2 systems running im-switch earlier than 11.4-46.1, especially shared systems with local shell users. Modern supported Linux distributions are not identified as affected in the supplied evidence. Low for most organizations because the issue targets an obsolete Fedora Core 2 local package. Prioritize only if legacy Fedora Core 2 systems remain in production, especially multi-user systems or systems handling sensitive files. Mitigation focus: Inventory Fedora Core 2 or legacy Linux systems running im-switch.; Upgrade im-switch to 11.4-46.1 or later where vendor packages exist.; Retire or isolate Fedora Core 2 systems if updates are unavailable..
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- fedora-imswitch-symlink(16682)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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