CVE-2004-2462: cplay 1.49 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the cplay_control

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2462 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting cplay. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cplay 1.49 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the cplay_control temporary file.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cplay

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cplay cplay DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.49

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.49

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.49 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cplay sudo apt install cplay=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.49> sudo apt-mark hold cplay

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

dnf --showduplicates list cplay sudo dnf downgrade cplay-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.49> sudo dnf versionlock add cplay

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-2004-2462?

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

Is CVE-2004-2462 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2462 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-2004-2462 affect?

CVE-2004-2462 affects cplay. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). cplay 1.49 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the cplay_control temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2462?

Priority 29/100. On your watchlist

References

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