CVE-2004-1894

CVE-2004-1894 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

TEXutil in ConTEXt, when executed with the --silent option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on texutil.log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1894?
TEXutil in ConTEXt, when executed with the --silent option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on texutil.log.
How severe is CVE-2004-1894?
CVE-2004-1894 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1894 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1894?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1894 published?
CVE-2004-1894 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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