CVE-2004-0157

CVE-2004-0157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xonix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

x11.c in xonix 1.4 and earlier uses the current working directory to find and execute the rmail program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the path to point to a malicious rmail program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0157?
x11.c in xonix 1.4 and earlier uses the current working directory to find and execute the rmail program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the path to point to a malicious rmail program.
How severe is CVE-2004-0157?
CVE-2004-0157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0157 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0157?
CVE-2004-0157 affects Xonix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0157?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0157 published?
CVE-2004-0157 was published on 2004-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)