CVE-2004-1079

CVE-2004-1079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncpfs 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

Buffer overflow in (1) ncplogin and (2) ncpmap in nwclient.c for ncpfs 2.2.4, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -T option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1079?
Buffer overflow in (1) ncplogin and (2) ncpmap in nwclient.c for ncpfs 2.2.4, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -T option.
How severe is CVE-2004-1079?
CVE-2004-1079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1079 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1079?
CVE-2004-1079 primarily affects Ncpfs. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1079?
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-2004-1079 published?
CVE-2004-1079 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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