CVE-2004-2068

CVE-2004-2068 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Leafnode with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

fetchnews in leafnode 1.9.47 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via an empty NNTP news article with missing mandatory headers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2068?
fetchnews in leafnode 1.9.47 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via an empty NNTP news article with missing mandatory headers.
How severe is CVE-2004-2068?
CVE-2004-2068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2068 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2068?
CVE-2004-2068 primarily affects Leafnode. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2068?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2068 published?
CVE-2004-2068 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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