CVE-2004-1096

CVE-2004-1096 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Archive::Zip Perl module before 1.14, when used by antivirus programs such as amavisd-new, allows remote attackers to bypass antivirus protection via a compressed file with both local and global headers set to zero, which does not prevent the compressed file from being opened on a target system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1096?
Archive::Zip Perl module before 1.14, when used by antivirus programs such as amavisd-new, allows remote attackers to bypass antivirus protection via a compressed file with both local and global headers set to zero, which does not prevent the compressed file from being opened on a target system.
How severe is CVE-2004-1096?
CVE-2004-1096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1096 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1096?
CVE-2004-1096 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1096?
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-2004-1096 published?
CVE-2004-1096 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (47)

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