How severe is CVE-2004-0834?

CVE-2004-0834 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0834 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0834?

CVE-2004-0834 primarily affects Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0834?

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-2004-0834 published?

CVE-2004-0834 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0834

CVE-2004-0834 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall 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: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall
Published: 2004-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in Speedtouch USB driver before 1.3.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) modem_run, (2) pppoa2, or (3) pppoa3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0834?: Format string vulnerability in Speedtouch USB driver before 1.3.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) modem_run, (2) pppoa2, or (3) pppoa3.
How severe is CVE-2004-0834?: CVE-2004-0834 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0834 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0834?: CVE-2004-0834 primarily affects Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0834?: 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-2004-0834 published?: CVE-2004-0834 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:mandrakesoft:mandrake_multi_network_firewall:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedtouch:speedtouch_usb_driver:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedtouch:speedtouch_usb_driver:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedtouch:speedtouch_usb_driver:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedtouch:speedtouch_usb_driver:1.2_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedtouch:speedtouch_usb_driver:1.2_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedtouch:speedtouch_usb_driver:1.2_beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedtouch:speedtouch_usb_driver:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.2:*:ppc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.1:*:ppc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.2:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux_corporate_server:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux_corporate_server:2.1:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*

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