CVE-2004-1317
CVE-2004-1317 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 60% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in doexec.c in Netcat for Windows 1.1, when running with the -e option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DNS command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-1317?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in doexec.c in Netcat for Windows 1.1, when running with the -e option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DNS command.
- How severe is CVE-2004-1317?
- CVE-2004-1317 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-1317 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-1317?
- 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-2004-1317 published?
- CVE-2004-1317 was published on 2004-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.