How severe is CVE-2004-0849?

CVE-2004-0849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0849?

CVE-2004-0849 primarily affects Gnu Radius. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0849?

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

When was CVE-2004-0849 published?

CVE-2004-0849 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0849

CVE-2004-0849 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Radius with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Radius
Published: 2004-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the asn_decode_string() function defined in asn1.c in radiusd for GNU Radius 1.1 and 1.2 before 1.2.94, when compiled with the --enable-snmp option, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via certain SNMP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0849?: Integer overflow in the asn_decode_string() function defined in asn1.c in radiusd for GNU Radius 1.1 and 1.2 before 1.2.94, when compiled with the --enable-snmp option, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via certain SNMP requests.
How severe is CVE-2004-0849?: CVE-2004-0849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0849?: CVE-2004-0849 primarily affects Gnu Radius. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0849?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0849 published?: CVE-2004-0849 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:radius:0.92.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:radius:0.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:radius:0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:radius:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:radius:0.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:radius:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:radius:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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