CVE-2004-0172

CVE-2004-0172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juan Cespedes Ltrace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the search_for_command function of ltrace 0.3.10, if it is installed setuid, could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: It is unclear whether there are any packages that install ltrace as a setuid program, so this candidate might be REJECTed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0172?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the search_for_command function of ltrace 0.3.10, if it is installed setuid, could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: It is unclear whether there are any packages that install ltrace as a setuid program, so this candidate might be REJECTed.
How severe is CVE-2004-0172?
CVE-2004-0172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0172 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0172?
CVE-2004-0172 affects Juan Cespedes Ltrace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0172?
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-2004-0172 published?
CVE-2004-0172 was published on 2004-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)