CVE-2004-1892

CVE-2004-1892 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emule with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in DecodeBase16 function, as used in the (1) IRC module and (2) web server in eMule 0.42d, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1892?
Stack-based buffer overflow in DecodeBase16 function, as used in the (1) IRC module and (2) web server in eMule 0.42d, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string.
How severe is CVE-2004-1892?
CVE-2004-1892 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1892 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1892?
CVE-2004-1892 affects Emule. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1892?
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-2004-1892 published?
CVE-2004-1892 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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