How severe is CVE-2004-0454?

CVE-2004-0454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0454?

CVE-2004-0454 primarily affects Rlpr. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0454?

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-2004-0454 published?

CVE-2004-0454 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0454

CVE-2004-0454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rlpr 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rlpr
Published: 2004-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the msg function for rlpr daemon (rlprd) 2.04 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0454?: Buffer overflow in the msg function for rlpr daemon (rlprd) 2.04 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0454?: CVE-2004-0454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0454?: CVE-2004-0454 primarily affects Rlpr. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0454?: 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-2004-0454 published?: CVE-2004-0454 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:rlpr:rlpr:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rlpr:rlpr:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rlpr:rlpr:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rlpr:rlpr:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rlpr:rlpr:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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