CVE-2004-0453

CVE-2004-0453 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in the monitor "memory dump" command in VICE 1.6 to 1.14 allows local users to cause a denial of service (emulator crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an output string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0453?
Format string vulnerability in the monitor "memory dump" command in VICE 1.6 to 1.14 allows local users to cause a denial of service (emulator crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an output string.
How severe is CVE-2004-0453?
CVE-2004-0453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0453 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0453?
CVE-2004-0453 primarily affects Vice. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0453?
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-2004-0453 published?
CVE-2004-0453 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)