How severe is CVE-2004-0980?

CVE-2004-0980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0980?

CVE-2004-0980 primarily affects Angus Mackay Ez-ipupdate. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0980?

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-2004-0980 published?

CVE-2004-0980 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0980

CVE-2004-0980 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Angus Mackay Ez-ipupdate 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Angus Mackay Ez-ipupdate
Published: 2005-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in ez-ipupdate.c for ez-ipupdate 3.0.10 through 3.0.11b8, when running in daemon mode with certain service types in use, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0980?: Format string vulnerability in ez-ipupdate.c for ez-ipupdate 3.0.10 through 3.0.11b8, when running in daemon mode with certain service types in use, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0980?: CVE-2004-0980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0980?: CVE-2004-0980 primarily affects Angus Mackay Ez-ipupdate. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0980?: 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-2004-0980 published?: CVE-2004-0980 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:angus_mackay:ez-ipupdate:3.0.11b5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:angus_mackay:ez-ipupdate:3.0.11b8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:arm:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:hppa:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:ia-32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:ia-64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:m68k:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:mips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:mipsel:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:ppc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:s-390:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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