CVE-2004-2409

CVE-2004-2409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samhain Labs Samhain 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

Description

Buffer overflow in the sh_hash_compdata function for Samhain 1.8.9 through 2.0.1, when running in update mode ("-t update"), might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2409?
Buffer overflow in the sh_hash_compdata function for Samhain 1.8.9 through 2.0.1, when running in update mode ("-t update"), might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-2409?
CVE-2004-2409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2409 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2409?
CVE-2004-2409 primarily affects Samhain Labs Samhain. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2409?
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-2004-2409 published?
CVE-2004-2409 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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