CVE-2004-0801

CVE-2004-0801 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxprinting.org Foomatic-filters with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unknown vulnerability in foomatic-rip in Foomatic before 3.0.2 allows local users or remote attackers with access to CUPS to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0801?
Unknown vulnerability in foomatic-rip in Foomatic before 3.0.2 allows local users or remote attackers with access to CUPS to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2004-0801?
CVE-2004-0801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0801 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-2004-0801?
CVE-2004-0801 primarily affects Linuxprinting.org Foomatic-filters. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0801?
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-2004-0801 published?
CVE-2004-0801 was published on 2004-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)