How severe is CVE-2004-0794?

CVE-2004-0794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0794?

CVE-2004-0794 primarily affects Luke Mewburn Lukemftp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0794?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0794 published?

CVE-2004-0794 was published on 2004-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0794

CVE-2004-0794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Luke Mewburn Lukemftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Luke Mewburn Lukemftp
Published: 2004-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple signal handler race conditions in lukemftpd (aka tnftpd before 20040810) allow remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0794?: Multiple signal handler race conditions in lukemftpd (aka tnftpd before 20040810) allow remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0794?: CVE-2004-0794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0794?: CVE-2004-0794 primarily affects Luke Mewburn Lukemftp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0794 published?: CVE-2004-0794 was published on 2004-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:luke_mewburn:lukemftp:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:luke_mewburn:lukemftp:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:luke_mewburn:tnftpd:2003-12-17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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