How severe is CVE-2004-0806?

CVE-2004-0806 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0806?

CVE-2004-0806 primarily affects Cdrtools Cdrecord. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0806?

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-2004-0806 published?

CVE-2004-0806 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0806

CVE-2004-0806 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cdrtools Cdrecord 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cdrtools Cdrecord
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cdrecord in the cdrtools package before 2.01, when installed setuid root, does not properly drop privileges before executing a program specified in the RSH environment variable, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0806?: cdrecord in the cdrtools package before 2.01, when installed setuid root, does not properly drop privileges before executing a program specified in the RSH environment variable, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-0806?: CVE-2004-0806 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0806?: CVE-2004-0806 primarily affects Cdrtools Cdrecord. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0806?: 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-2004-0806 published?: CVE-2004-0806 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cdrtools:cdrecord:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cdrtools:cdrecord:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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