How severe is CVE-2004-2461?

CVE-2004-2461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2461?

CVE-2004-2461 primarily affects Gnu Gnubiff. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2461?

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-2004-2461 published?

CVE-2004-2461 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2461

CVE-2004-2461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnubiff 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Gnubiff
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in pop3.c in gnubiff before 2.0.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2461?: Buffer overflow in pop3.c in gnubiff before 2.0.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-2461?: CVE-2004-2461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2461?: CVE-2004-2461 primarily affects Gnu Gnubiff. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2461?: 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-2004-2461 published?: CVE-2004-2461 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnubiff:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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