CVE-2004-2303

CVE-2004-2303 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mtools Mformat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

MTools Mformat before 3.9.9, when installed setuid root, creates files with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to read and overwrite files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2303?
MTools Mformat before 3.9.9, when installed setuid root, creates files with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to read and overwrite files.
How severe is CVE-2004-2303?
CVE-2004-2303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-2303 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2303?
CVE-2004-2303 primarily affects Mtools Mformat. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2303?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2303 published?
CVE-2004-2303 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)