CVE-2004-1378

CVE-2004-1378 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jabberstudio Jabberd 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

The expat XML parser code, as used in the open source Jabber (jabberd) 1.4.3 and earlier, jadc2s 0.9.0 and earlier, and possibly other packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet to a socket that accepts XML connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1378?
The expat XML parser code, as used in the open source Jabber (jabberd) 1.4.3 and earlier, jadc2s 0.9.0 and earlier, and possibly other packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet to a socket that accepts XML connections.
How severe is CVE-2004-1378?
CVE-2004-1378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1378 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1378?
CVE-2004-1378 primarily affects Jabberstudio Jabberd. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1378?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1378 published?
CVE-2004-1378 was published on 2004-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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