How severe is CVE-2004-0402?

CVE-2004-0402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0402 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-2004-0402?

CVE-2004-0402 primarily affects Xpcd. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0402?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0402 published?

CVE-2004-0402 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0402

CVE-2004-0402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xpcd 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xpcd
Published: 2004-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga in xpcd before 2.08, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0402?: Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga in xpcd before 2.08, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0402?: CVE-2004-0402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0402 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-2004-0402?: CVE-2004-0402 primarily affects Xpcd. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0402 published?: CVE-2004-0402 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:xpcd:xpcd:2.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.2:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*

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