How severe is CVE-2004-1772?

CVE-2004-1772 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1772?

CVE-2004-1772 primarily affects Gnu Sharutils. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1772?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1772 published?

CVE-2004-1772 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1772

CVE-2004-1772 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Sharutils 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Sharutils
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in shar in GNU sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -o command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1772?: Stack-based buffer overflow in shar in GNU sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -o command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2004-1772?: CVE-2004-1772 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1772?: CVE-2004-1772 primarily affects Gnu Sharutils. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1772?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1772 published?: CVE-2004-1772 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:sharutils:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:sharutils:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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