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4.4

Tunapie 2.1 local users can replace any file

CVE-2009-1253 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Tunapie 2.1 application lets someone with local access create a special link that tricks the program into writing over any file it can reach. This could allow an attacker to change configuration files, replace executables, or delete important data. Apply the vendor's update or restrict local access to trusted users until a fix is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
james_stone tunapie 2.1
cpe:2.3:a:james_stone:tunapie:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
James Stone Tunapie 2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file.
James Stone Tunapie 2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-59Link Following
Timeline
Published9 Apr 2009
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-1253 · NVD
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