CVE-2004-0165

Name: CVE-2004-0165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-03-15T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (pppd) 2.4.0 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary pppd process data, including PAP or CHAP authentication credentials, to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 3.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (pppd) 2.4.0 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary pppd process data, including PAP or CHAP authentication credentials, to gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.81%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.1.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.7
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.2.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Feb/msg00000.html
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2004/a022304-1.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/841742Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/6822
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9730Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15297
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Feb/msg00000.html
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2004/a022304-1.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/841742Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/6822
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9730Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15297

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0165?

How severe is CVE-2004-0165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0165?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST