CVE-2004-0771

Name: CVE-2004-0771
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-11-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0771 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the extract_one function from lhext.c in LHA may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long w (working directory) command line option, a different issue than CVE-2004-0769. NOTE: this issue may be REJECTED if there are not any cases in which LHA is setuid or is otherwise used across security boundaries.. EPSS estimates a 18.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the extract_one function from lhext.c in LHA may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long w (working directory) command line option, a different issue than CVE-2004-0769. NOTE: this issue may be REJECTED if there are not any cases in which LHA is setuid or is otherwise used across security boundaries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.83%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tsugio Okamoto	Lha	1.14
Tsugio Okamoto	Lha	1.15
Tsugio Okamoto	Lha	1.17

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0771?

How severe is CVE-2004-0771?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0771 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0771?

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Source: NVD / NIST