CVE-2004-1224

CVE-2004-1224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mtr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Off-by-one error in the mtr_curses_keyaction function for mtr 0.55 through 0.65 allows local users to hijack raw sockets, as demonstrated using the "s" keybinding, which leaves a buffer without a NULL terminator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1224?
Off-by-one error in the mtr_curses_keyaction function for mtr 0.55 through 0.65 allows local users to hijack raw sockets, as demonstrated using the "s" keybinding, which leaves a buffer without a NULL terminator.
How severe is CVE-2004-1224?
CVE-2004-1224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1224 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1224?
CVE-2004-1224 primarily affects Mtr. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1224?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1224 published?
CVE-2004-1224 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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