CVE-2004-0850

CVE-2004-0850 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joerg Schilling Star Tape Archiver 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

Description

Star before 1.5_alpha46 does not drop the effective user ID (euid) before calling external programs, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the RSH environment variable to reference a malicious program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0850?
Star before 1.5_alpha46 does not drop the effective user ID (euid) before calling external programs, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the RSH environment variable to reference a malicious program.
How severe is CVE-2004-0850?
CVE-2004-0850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0850 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-2004-0850?
CVE-2004-0850 affects Joerg Schilling Star Tape Archiver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0850?
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-2004-0850 published?
CVE-2004-0850 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)