CVE-2008-3699: The MagnatuneBrowser::listDownloadComplete function in magnatunebrowser/magnatunebrowser.cpp in Amarok before

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3699 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting amarok. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MagnatuneBrowser::listDownloadComplete function in magnatunebrowser/magnatunebrowser.cpp in Amarok before 1.4.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the album_info.xml temporary file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2008-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: amarok

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-08-14 23:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amarok amarok DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.9.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.9.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison amarok sudo apt install amarok=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.9.1> sudo apt-mark hold amarok

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

dnf --showduplicates list amarok sudo dnf downgrade amarok-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.9.1> sudo dnf versionlock add amarok

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-3699?

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

Is CVE-2008-3699 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3699 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-2008-3699 affect?

CVE-2008-3699 affects amarok. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). The MagnatuneBrowser::listDownloadComplete function in magnatunebrowser/magnatunebrowser.cpp in Amarok before 1.4.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the album_info.xml temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3699?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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