CVE-2004-1916
CVE-2004-1916 is a high-severity vulnerability 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: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in LCDProc 0.4.1, and possibly other 0.4.x versions up to 0.4.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long invalid command to parse_all_client_messages function, or (2) long argv command to test_func_func function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-1916?
- Multiple buffer overflows in LCDProc 0.4.1, and possibly other 0.4.x versions up to 0.4.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long invalid command to parse_all_client_messages function, or (2) long argv command to test_func_func function.
- How severe is CVE-2004-1916?
- CVE-2004-1916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-1916 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-1916?
- 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-2004-1916 published?
- CVE-2004-1916 was published on 2004-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.