CVE-2004-0080
CVE-2004-0080 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andries Brouwer Util-linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Andries Brouwer Util-linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The login program in util-linux 2.11 and earlier uses a pointer after it has been freed and reallocated, which could cause login to leak sensitive data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0080?
- The login program in util-linux 2.11 and earlier uses a pointer after it has been freed and reallocated, which could cause login to leak sensitive data.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0080?
- CVE-2004-0080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0080 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0080?
- CVE-2004-0080 affects Andries Brouwer Util-linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0080?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-0080 published?
- CVE-2004-0080 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040201-01-U.asc
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040406-01-U
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108077689801698&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108144719532385&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10773
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200404-06.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/801526
- http://www.osvdb.org/3796
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-056.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9558
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15016
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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