How severe is CVE-2004-0987?

CVE-2004-0987 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0987?

CVE-2004-0987 primarily affects Yard Radius. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0987?

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-2004-0987 published?

CVE-2004-0987 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0987

CVE-2004-0987 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Yard Radius 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Yard Radius
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the process_menu function in yardradius 1.0.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0987?: Buffer overflow in the process_menu function in yardradius 1.0.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0987?: CVE-2004-0987 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0987?: CVE-2004-0987 primarily affects Yard Radius. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0987?: 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-2004-0987 published?: CVE-2004-0987 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:yard_radius:yard_radius:1.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yard_radius:yard_radius:1.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yard_radius:yard_radius:1.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yard_radius:yard_radius:1.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yard_radius:yard_radius:1.0_pre13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yard_radius:yard_radius:1.0_pre14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yard_radius:yard_radius:1.0_pre15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yard_radius_project:yard_radius:1.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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