CVE-2004-2687
CriticalPublic exploitdistcc 2.x, as used in XCode 1.5 and others, when not configured to restrict access to the server port, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via compilation jobs, which are executed by the server without authorization checks.
Published Dec 31, 2004 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2687
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2004-2687 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Xcode (Apple), Samba, distcc (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including distcc 2.18.1-1, Samba 2.18.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
88%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
distcc 2.x, as used in XCode 1.5 and others, when not configured to restrict access to the server port, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via compilation jobs, which are executed by the server without authorization checks.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| XcodeApple | 1.5 | n/a |
| SambaSamba | See advisory | 2.18.3 |
| distccdebian | See advisory | 2.18.1-1 |
Patched Releases
distcc
2.18.1-1
Samba
2.18.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2004
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-16
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2004-2687
- exploitMSF distcc_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-9915
- exploithttp://www.metasploit.org/projects/Framework/exploits.html#distcc_exec
- other20050310 XCode 1.5 and distcc 2.x Exploit
FAQ
Common Questions.
distcc 2.x, as used in XCode 1.5 and others, when not configured to restrict access to the server port, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via compilation jobs, which are executed by the server without authorization checks.
Affected: Xcode (Apple) versions 1.5; Samba; distcc (debian). 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 distcc 2.18.1-1, Samba 2.18.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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