CVE-2004-0368

CVE-2004-0368 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Open Group Cde Common Desktop Environment with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Open Group Cde Common Desktop Environment
• Published: 2004-05-04
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Double free vulnerability in dtlogin in CDE on Solaris, HP-UX, and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XDMCP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0368?

Double free vulnerability in dtlogin in CDE on Solaris, HP-UX, and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XDMCP packet.

How severe is CVE-2004-0368?

CVE-2004-0368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0368?

CVE-2004-0368 primarily affects Open Group Cde Common Desktop Environment. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0368?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0368 published?

CVE-2004-0368 was published on 2004-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040801-01-P
• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0064.html
• http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2004-March/000402.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/11210/
• http://secunia.com/advisories/11214/
• http://secunia.com/advisories/11495/
• http://secunia.com/advisories/11614/
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101478-1
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57539-1&searchclause=security
• http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=4103&cid=3734
• http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-129.shtml
• http://www.immunitysec.com/downloads/dtlogin.sxw.pdf
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/179804
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9958
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15581
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1436

Affected products (12)

• cpe:2.3:a:open_group:cde_common_desktop_environment:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_group:cde_common_desktop_environment:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_group:cde_common_desktop_environment:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_group:cde_common_desktop_environment:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_group:cde_common_desktop_environment:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_group:cde_common_desktop_environment:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_group:cde_common_desktop_environment:2.1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xi_graphics:dextop:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xi_graphics:dextop:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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