CVE-2004-0105
CVE-2004-0105 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metamail Corporation Metamail 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: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Metamail Corporation Metamail
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0105?
- Multiple buffer overflows in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0105?
- CVE-2004-0105 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0105 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0105?
- CVE-2004-0105 primarily affects Metamail Corporation Metamail. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0105?
- 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-2004-0105 published?
- CVE-2004-0105 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0041.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107713476911429&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10908
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-083.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-449
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/513062
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:014
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-073.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9692
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slackware-security.404734
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15247
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15258
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:metamail_corporation:metamail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sgi:propack:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sgi:propack:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux_advanced_workstation:2.1:*:itanium_processor:*:*:*:*:*
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