How severe is CVE-2004-1168?

CVE-2004-1168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1168?

CVE-2004-1168 primarily affects Mysql Maxdb. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1168?

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-2004-1168 published?

CVE-2004-1168 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1168

CVE-2004-1168 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mysql Maxdb 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% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mysql Maxdb
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the WebDav handler in MaxDB WebTools 7.5.00.18 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Overwrite header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1168?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the WebDav handler in MaxDB WebTools 7.5.00.18 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Overwrite header.
How severe is CVE-2004-1168?: CVE-2004-1168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1168?: CVE-2004-1168 primarily affects Mysql Maxdb. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1168?: 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-2004-1168 published?: CVE-2004-1168 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:mysql:maxdb:7.5.00.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:maxdb:7.5.00.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:maxdb:7.5.00.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:maxdb:7.5.00.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:maxdb:7.5.00.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:maxdb:7.5.00.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:maxdb:7.5.00.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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