CVE-2004-0889

CVE-2004-0889 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Easy Software Products Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple integer overflows in xpdf 3.0, and other packages that use xpdf code such as CUPS, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified by CVE-2004-0888.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0889?
Multiple integer overflows in xpdf 3.0, and other packages that use xpdf code such as CUPS, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified by CVE-2004-0888.
How severe is CVE-2004-0889?
CVE-2004-0889 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0889 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0889?
CVE-2004-0889 primarily affects Easy Software Products Cups. In total, 93 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0889?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0889 published?
CVE-2004-0889 was published on 2005-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (93)

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