How severe is CVE-2004-0451?

CVE-2004-0451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0451?

CVE-2004-0451 primarily affects Sup. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0451?

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-2004-0451 published?

CVE-2004-0451 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0451

CVE-2004-0451 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sup 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sup
Published: 2004-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the (1) logquit, (2) logerr, or (3) loginfo functions in Software Upgrade Protocol (SUP) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in messages that are logged by syslog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0451?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the (1) logquit, (2) logerr, or (3) loginfo functions in Software Upgrade Protocol (SUP) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in messages that are logged by syslog.
How severe is CVE-2004-0451?: CVE-2004-0451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0451?: CVE-2004-0451 primarily affects Sup. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0451?: 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-2004-0451 published?: CVE-2004-0451 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:sup:sup:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:arm:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:hppa:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:ia-32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:ia-64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:m68k:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:mips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:mipsel:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:ppc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:s-390:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*

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