CVE-2014-1934: tag.py in eyeD3 (aka python-eyed3) 7.0.3, 0.6.18, and earlier for Python allows local users to modify arbitrar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-1934?

eyed3: upgrade to newer than 0.6.18; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-1934 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1934 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-1934 affect?

CVE-2014-1934 affects eyed3, opensuse. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). tag.py in eyeD3 (aka python-eyed3) 7.0.3, 0.6.18, and earlier for Python allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-1934?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-1934 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting eyed3, opensuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

tag.py in eyeD3 (aka python-eyed3) 7.0.3, 0.6.18, and earlier for Python allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2014-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opensuse · travis shirk

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-08 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

travis shirk eyed3 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6.18 · 0.1.0 · 0.2.0 · 0.3.0 · 0.3.1 · 0.4.0 · 0.5.0 · 0.5.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.6.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eyed3 || rpm -q eyed3 || eyed3 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade eyed3

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eyed3

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 12.3 · 13.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2014-1934?

eyed3: upgrade to newer than 0.6.18; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1934 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1934 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-2014-1934 affect?

CVE-2014-1934 affects eyed3, opensuse. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). tag.py in eyeD3 (aka python-eyed3) 7.0.3, 0.6.18, and earlier for Python allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-1934?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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