CVE-2004-0564
CVE-2004-0564 is a low-severity vulnerability in Roaring Penguin Pppoe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Roaring Penguin Pppoe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Roaring Penguin pppoe (rp-ppoe), if installed or configured to run setuid root contrary to its design, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: the developer has publicly disputed the claim that this is a vulnerability because pppoe "is NOT designed to run setuid-root." Therefore this identifier applies *only* to those configurations and installations under which pppoe is run setuid root despite the developer's warnings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0564?
- Roaring Penguin pppoe (rp-ppoe), if installed or configured to run setuid root contrary to its design, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: the developer has publicly disputed the claim that this is a vulnerability because pppoe "is NOT designed to run setuid-root." Therefore this identifier applies *only* to those configurations and installations under which pppoe is run setuid root despite the developer's warnings.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0564?
- CVE-2004-0564 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0564 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0564?
- CVE-2004-0564 primarily affects Roaring Penguin Pppoe. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0564?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-0564 published?
- CVE-2004-0564 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110247119200510&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110253341209450&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-557
- http://www.fedoralegacy.org/updates/FC1/2005-11-14-FLSA_2005_152794__Updated_rp_pppoe_package_fixes_security_issue.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11315
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17576
Affected products (15)
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:pppoe:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:pppoe:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:pppoe:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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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