CVE-2004-2502: im-switch before 11.4-46.1 in Fedora Core 2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink atta

Routine

LOW 2.1MITIGATE

CVE-2004-2502 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting im-switch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

im-switch before 11.4-46.1 in Fedora Core 2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the imswitcher[PID] temporary file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: im-switch

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

im-switch im-switch MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy im-switch || rpm -q im-switch || im-switch --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: IM-Switch - Insecure Temporary File Handling Symbolic Link

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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-2004-2502?

im-switch: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2502 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2502 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-2004-2502 affect?

CVE-2004-2502 affects im-switch. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). im-switch before 11.4-46.1 in Fedora Core 2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the imswitcher[PID] temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2502?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

References

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