Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2004-0104?

Affected: Metamail (Metamail Corporation); Propack (Sgi) versions 2.3, 2.4; Enterprise Linux (Redhat) versions 2.1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2004-0104 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2004-0104 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2004-0104?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2004-0104?

Fixed versions are available, including Metamail 2.7-45woody.2, Metamail 2.7.

How urgently should CVE-2004-0104 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2004-0104Metamail Vulnerability

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Published Feb 18, 2004 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0104, DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0105, DSA-449

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2004-0104 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Metamail (Metamail Corporation), Propack (Sgi), Enterprise Linux (Redhat) and 1 more product.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Metamail 2.7-45woody.2, Metamail 2.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

26%

Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

35/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryRHSA-2004:073
patchRHSA-2004:073
patch9692

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Products

8 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
MetamailMetamail Corporation	See advisory	2.7
PropackSgi	2.3, 2.4	n/a
Enterprise LinuxRedhat	2.1	n/a
Linux Advanced WorkstationRedhat	2.1	n/a

Patched Releases

Metamail

2.7-45woody.2, 2.7

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 18, 2004
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026

References

advisoryRHSA-2004:073
patchRHSA-2004:073
patch9692
exploitExploitDB-23728
other20040218 metamail format string bugs and buffer overflows

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected: Metamail (Metamail Corporation); Propack (Sgi) versions 2.3, 2.4; Enterprise Linux (Redhat) versions 2.1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Metamail 2.7-45woody.2, Metamail 2.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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