CVE-2009-1253: James Stone Tunapie 2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1253 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting tunapie. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

James Stone Tunapie 2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified 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	4.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2009-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: james stone

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-09 00:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

james stone tunapie DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tunapie sudo apt install tunapie=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold tunapie

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

dnf --showduplicates list tunapie sudo dnf downgrade tunapie-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add tunapie

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-2009-1253?

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

Is CVE-2009-1253 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1253 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-2009-1253 affect?

CVE-2009-1253 affects tunapie. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). James Stone Tunapie 2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1253?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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