CVE-2004-0165

CVE-2004-0165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X 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

Description

Format string vulnerability in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (pppd) 2.4.0 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary pppd process data, including PAP or CHAP authentication credentials, to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0165?
Format string vulnerability in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (pppd) 2.4.0 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary pppd process data, including PAP or CHAP authentication credentials, to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-0165?
CVE-2004-0165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0165 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0165?
CVE-2004-0165 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0165?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0165 published?
CVE-2004-0165 was published on 2004-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (36)

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