CVE-2004-0416

CVE-2004-0416 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cvs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Double free vulnerability for the error_prog_name string in CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8, and 1.11.x through 1.11.16, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0416?
Double free vulnerability for the error_prog_name string in CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8, and 1.11.x through 1.11.16, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0416?
CVE-2004-0416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0416 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0416?
CVE-2004-0416 primarily affects Cvs. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0416?
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-2004-0416 published?
CVE-2004-0416 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

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