CVE-2004-2569: ipmenu 0.0.3 before Debian GNU/Linux ipmenu_0.0.3-5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a syml

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2569 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting ipmenu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ipmenu 0.0.3 before Debian GNU/Linux ipmenu_0.0.3-5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ipmenu.log temporary file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: david stes

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

david stes ipmenu DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.3 · 0.0.3-2 · 0.0.3-3 · 0.0.3-4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ipmenu sudo apt install ipmenu=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold ipmenu

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

dnf --showduplicates list ipmenu sudo dnf downgrade ipmenu-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add ipmenu

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2569?

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

Is CVE-2004-2569 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2569 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-2004-2569 affect?

CVE-2004-2569 affects ipmenu. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). ipmenu 0.0.3 before Debian GNU/Linux ipmenu_0.0.3-5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ipmenu.log temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2569?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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