How severe is CVE-2004-0152?

CVE-2004-0152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0152?

CVE-2004-0152 primarily affects Emil. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0152?

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-2004-0152 published?

CVE-2004-0152 was published on 2004-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0152

CVE-2004-0152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emil 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Emil
Published: 2004-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode_mime function, (2) the encode_uuencode function, (3) or the decode_uuencode function for emil 2.1.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages containing attachments with filenames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0152?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode_mime function, (2) the encode_uuencode function, (3) or the decode_uuencode function for emil 2.1.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages containing attachments with filenames.
How severe is CVE-2004-0152?: CVE-2004-0152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0152?: CVE-2004-0152 primarily affects Emil. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0152?: 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-2004-0152 published?: CVE-2004-0152 was published on 2004-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emil:emil:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emil:emil:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emil:emil:2.1.0_beta9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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