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CVE-2004-2698

MediumPublished

Race condition in IMWheel 1.0.0pre11 and earlier, when running with the -k option, allows local users to cause a denial of service (IMWheel crash) and...

Published: Oct 6, 2007
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 23, 2004

Primary CVSS

6.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 39.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Race condition in IMWheel 1.0.0pre11 and earlier, when running with the -k option, allows local users to cause a denial of service (IMWheel crash) and possibly modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the imwheel.pid file.

Sources

IMWheel 1.0 - Predictable Temporary File CreationExploit
I)ruid · linux · Aug 23, 2004

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