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CVE-2004-0524

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the chpasswd command in the Change_passwd plugin before 4.0, as used in SquirrelMail, allows local users to gain root privileges via a...

Published: Jun 8, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 20, 2004

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

4.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 91.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the chpasswd command in the Change_passwd plugin before 4.0, as used in SquirrelMail, allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.

Sources

SquirrelMail - 'chpasswd' Local Buffer OverflowExploit
x314 · linux · Apr 20, 2004
SquirrelMail - 'chpasswd' Local Privilege Escalation (Brute Force)Exploit
Bytes · linux · Aug 25, 2004

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