CVE-2004-0333Uudeview Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in the UUDeview package, as used in WinZip 6.2 through WinZip 8.1 SR-1, and possibly other packages, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MIME archive with certain long MIME parameters.
Published Nov 23, 2004 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0333
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2004-0333 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Openpkg, Uudeview, Winzip and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Uudeview 0.5.20.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
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
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2004-0333
- advisoryVU#116182
- patch9758
Description
Buffer overflow in the UUDeview package, as used in WinZip 6.2 through WinZip 8.1 SR-1, and possibly other packages, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MIME archive with certain long MIME parameters.
Affected Products
22 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenpkgOpenpkg | See advisory | n/a |
| UudeviewUudeview | 0.5.18, 0.5.19 | 0.5.20 |
| WinzipWinzip | 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 8.1-sr1 | n/a |
| LinuxGentoo | 1.4, 1.4-rc1, 1.4-rc2, 1.4-rc3 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Uudeview
0.5.20
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 23, 2004
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2004-0333
- advisoryVU#116182
- patch9758
- exploitExploitDB-272
- other10995
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the UUDeview package, as used in WinZip 6.2 through WinZip 8.1 SR-1, and possibly other packages, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MIME archive with certain long MIME parameters.
Affected: Openpkg; Uudeview versions 0.5.18, 0.5.19; Winzip versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 8.1-sr1, 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 Uudeview 0.5.20.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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