CVE-2014-4978: The rs_filter_graph function in librawstudio/rs-filter.c in rawstudio might allow local users to truncate arbi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-4978 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting rawstudio, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The rs_filter_graph function in librawstudio/rs-filter.c in rawstudio might allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/rs-filter-graph.png or (2) /tmp/rs-filter-graph.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2017-12-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fedoraproject · rawstudio

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-29 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rawstudio rawstudio DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0-1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0-1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0-1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rawstudio sudo apt install rawstudio=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0-1.1> sudo apt-mark hold rawstudio

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

dnf --showduplicates list rawstudio sudo dnf downgrade rawstudio-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0-1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add rawstudio

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.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22

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.

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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-2014-4978?

rawstudio: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4978 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4978 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-2014-4978 affect?

CVE-2014-4978 affects rawstudio, fedora. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The rs_filter_graph function in librawstudio/rs-filter.c in rawstudio might allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/rs-filter-graph.png or (2) /tmp/rs-filter-graph.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4978?

Priority 33/100. On your watchlist

References

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