How severe is CVE-2004-0279?

CVE-2004-0279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0279?

CVE-2004-0279 primarily affects Aim Sniff. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0279?

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-2004-0279 published?

CVE-2004-0279 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0279

CVE-2004-0279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aim Sniff 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aim Sniff
Published: 2004-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

AIM Sniff (aimSniff.pl) 0.9b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/AS.log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0279?: AIM Sniff (aimSniff.pl) 0.9b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/AS.log.
How severe is CVE-2004-0279?: CVE-2004-0279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0279?: CVE-2004-0279 primarily affects Aim Sniff. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0279?: 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-2004-0279 published?: CVE-2004-0279 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:aim_sniff:aim_sniff:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aim_sniff:aim_sniff:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aim_sniff:aim_sniff:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aim_sniff:aim_sniff:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aim_sniff:aim_sniff:0.9b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*