How severe is CVE-2004-2680?

CVE-2004-2680 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2680 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2680?

CVE-2004-2680 affects Apache Mod Python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2680?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2680 published?

CVE-2004-2680 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2680

CVE-2004-2680 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Mod Python with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Mod Python
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mod_python (libapache2-mod-python) 3.1.4 and earlier does not properly handle when output filters process more than 16384 bytes, which can cause filter.read to return portions of previously freed memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2680?: mod_python (libapache2-mod-python) 3.1.4 and earlier does not properly handle when output filters process more than 16384 bytes, which can cause filter.read to return portions of previously freed memory.
How severe is CVE-2004-2680?: CVE-2004-2680 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2680 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2680?: CVE-2004-2680 affects Apache Mod Python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2680?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2680 published?: CVE-2004-2680 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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