How severe is CVE-2004-0911?

CVE-2004-0911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0911?

CVE-2004-0911 affects Debian Netkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0911?

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

When was CVE-2004-0911 published?

CVE-2004-0911 was published on 2004-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0911

CVE-2004-0911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Netkit 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Debian Netkit
Published: 2004-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

telnetd for netkit 0.17 and earlier, and possibly other versions, on Debian GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (free of an invalid pointer), a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-0554.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0911?: telnetd for netkit 0.17 and earlier, and possibly other versions, on Debian GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (free of an invalid pointer), a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-0554.
How severe is CVE-2004-0911?: CVE-2004-0911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0911?: CVE-2004-0911 affects Debian Netkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0911 published?: CVE-2004-0911 was published on 2004-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:netkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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