How severe is CVE-2004-0007?

CVE-2004-0007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0007?

CVE-2004-0007 primarily affects Rob Flynn Gaim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0007?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0007 published?

CVE-2004-0007 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0007

CVE-2004-0007 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rob Flynn Gaim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rob Flynn Gaim
Published: 2004-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Extract Info Field Function for (1) MSN and (2) YMSG protocol handlers in Gaim 0.74 and earlier, and Ultramagnetic before 0.81, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0007?: Buffer overflow in the Extract Info Field Function for (1) MSN and (2) YMSG protocol handlers in Gaim 0.74 and earlier, and Ultramagnetic before 0.81, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0007?: CVE-2004-0007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0007?: CVE-2004-0007 primarily affects Rob Flynn Gaim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0007 published?: CVE-2004-0007 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ultramagnetic:ultramagnetic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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