How severe is CVE-2004-0450?

CVE-2004-0450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0450 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0450?

CVE-2004-0450 primarily affects Log2mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0450?

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-2004-0450 published?

CVE-2004-0450 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0450

CVE-2004-0450 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Log2mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Log2mail
Published: 2004-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the printlog function in log2mail before 0.2.5.2 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a logfile monitored by log2mail.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0450?: Format string vulnerability in the printlog function in log2mail before 0.2.5.2 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a logfile monitored by log2mail.
How severe is CVE-2004-0450?: CVE-2004-0450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0450 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0450?: CVE-2004-0450 primarily affects Log2mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0450?: 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-2004-0450 published?: CVE-2004-0450 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:log2mail:log2mail:0.2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:log2mail:log2mail:0.2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:log2mail:log2mail:0.2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:log2mail:log2mail:0.2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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