CVE-2004-1186

CVE-2004-1186 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Enscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in enscript 1.6.3 allow remote attackers or local users to cause a denial of service (application crash).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1186?
Multiple buffer overflows in enscript 1.6.3 allow remote attackers or local users to cause a denial of service (application crash).
How severe is CVE-2004-1186?
CVE-2004-1186 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1186 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-2004-1186?
CVE-2004-1186 affects Gnu Enscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1186?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1186 published?
CVE-2004-1186 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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