How severe is CVE-2004-2300?

CVE-2004-2300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2300?

CVE-2004-2300 affects Ucd-snmp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2300?

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-2004-2300 published?

CVE-2004-2300 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2300

CVE-2004-2300 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ucd-snmp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ucd-snmp
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in snmpd in ucd-snmp 4.2.6 and earlier, when installed setuid root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -p command line argument. NOTE: it is not clear whether there are any standard configurations in which snmpd is installed setuid or setgid. If not, then this issue should not be included in CVE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2300?: Buffer overflow in snmpd in ucd-snmp 4.2.6 and earlier, when installed setuid root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -p command line argument. NOTE: it is not clear whether there are any standard configurations in which snmpd is installed setuid or setgid. If not, then this issue should not be included in CVE.
How severe is CVE-2004-2300?: CVE-2004-2300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2300?: CVE-2004-2300 affects Ucd-snmp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2300?: 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-2004-2300 published?: CVE-2004-2300 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ucd-snmp:ucd-snmp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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