CVE-2004-1484

CVE-2004-1484 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Socat 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

Format string vulnerability in the _msg function in error.c in socat 1.4.0.3 and earlier, when used as an HTTP proxy client and run with the -ly option, allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a syslog message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1484?
Format string vulnerability in the _msg function in error.c in socat 1.4.0.3 and earlier, when used as an HTTP proxy client and run with the -ly option, allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a syslog message.
How severe is CVE-2004-1484?
CVE-2004-1484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1484 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1484?
CVE-2004-1484 primarily affects Socat. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1484?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1484 published?
CVE-2004-1484 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)