CVE-2004-1302: The id3tag_sort function in id3tag.c for YAMT 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1302 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting yamt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The id3tag_sort function in id3tag.c for YAMT 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an MP3 file with double quotes in the Artist tag.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: yamt

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-10 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yamt yamt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yamt || rpm -q yamt || yamt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yamt sudo apt install yamt=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold yamt

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list yamt sudo dnf downgrade yamt-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add yamt

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1302?

yamt: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1302 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1302 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-1302 affect?

CVE-2004-1302 affects yamt. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The id3tag_sort function in id3tag.c for YAMT 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an MP3 file with double quotes in the Artist tag.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1302?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-1847 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in YaMT before 0.5_2 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) rename or
CVE-2005-1846 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in YaMT before 0.5_2 allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files

References

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