How severe is CVE-2004-1437?

CVE-2004-1437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1437?

CVE-2004-1437 primarily affects Pavuk. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1437?

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-2004-1437 published?

CVE-2004-1437 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1437

CVE-2004-1437 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pavuk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pavuk
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the digest authentication functionality in Pavuk 0.9.28-r2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1437?: Multiple buffer overflows in the digest authentication functionality in Pavuk 0.9.28-r2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-1437?: CVE-2004-1437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1437?: CVE-2004-1437 primarily affects Pavuk. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1437?: 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-2004-1437 published?: CVE-2004-1437 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:pavuk:pavuk:0.9pl28i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pavuk:pavuk:0.928r1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pavuk:pavuk:0.928r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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