CVE-2004-2546

CVE-2004-2546 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple memory leaks in Samba before 3.0.6 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2546?
Multiple memory leaks in Samba before 3.0.6 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).
How severe is CVE-2004-2546?
CVE-2004-2546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2546 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2546?
CVE-2004-2546 primarily affects Samba. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2546?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2546 published?
CVE-2004-2546 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (37)

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