CVE-2004-0408

CVE-2004-0408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Michael Bacarella Ident2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the child_service function in the ident2 ident daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0408?
Buffer overflow in the child_service function in the ident2 ident daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0408?
CVE-2004-0408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0408 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0408?
CVE-2004-0408 primarily affects Michael Bacarella Ident2. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0408?
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-2004-0408 published?
CVE-2004-0408 was published on 2004-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)