CVE-2004-0430

CVE-2004-0430 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in AppleFileServer for Mac OS X 10.3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LoginExt packet for a Cleartext Password User Authentication Method (UAM) request with a PathName argument that includes an AFPName type string that is longer than the associated length field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0430?
Stack-based buffer overflow in AppleFileServer for Mac OS X 10.3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LoginExt packet for a Cleartext Password User Authentication Method (UAM) request with a PathName argument that includes an AFPName type string that is longer than the associated length field.
How severe is CVE-2004-0430?
CVE-2004-0430 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0430 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0430?
CVE-2004-0430 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0430?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0430 published?
CVE-2004-0430 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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