How severe is CVE-2004-1915?

CVE-2004-1915 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1915 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1915?

CVE-2004-1915 primarily affects Lcdproc. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1915?

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-2004-1915 published?

CVE-2004-1915 was published on 2004-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1915

CVE-2004-1915 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lcdproc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lcdproc
Published: 2004-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the parse_all_client_messages function in LCDproc 0.4.x up to 0.4.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1915?: Buffer overflow in the parse_all_client_messages function in LCDproc 0.4.x up to 0.4.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of arguments.
How severe is CVE-2004-1915?: CVE-2004-1915 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1915 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1915?: CVE-2004-1915 primarily affects Lcdproc. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1915?: 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-2004-1915 published?: CVE-2004-1915 was published on 2004-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:0.4.1_r1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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