CVE-2009-0313: winetricks before 20081223 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the x_showm

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0313 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting winetricks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

winetricks before 20081223 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the x_showmenu.txt 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	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2009-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kegel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-28 02:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kegel winetricks DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20081127

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20081127

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20081127 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison winetricks sudo apt install winetricks=<VERSION_BEFORE_20081127> sudo apt-mark hold winetricks

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

dnf --showduplicates list winetricks sudo dnf downgrade winetricks-<VERSION_BEFORE_20081127> sudo dnf versionlock add winetricks

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-2009-0313?

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

Is CVE-2009-0313 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0313 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-2009-0313 affect?

CVE-2009-0313 affects winetricks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). winetricks before 20081223 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the x_showmenu.txt temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0313?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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