CVE-2004-0796

Name: CVE-2004-0796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-10-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SpamAssassin 2.5x, and 2.6x before 2.64, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain malformed messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SpamAssassin 2.5x, and 2.6x before 2.64, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain malformed messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.40
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.41
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.42
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.43
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.44
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.50
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.55
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.60
Spamassassin	Spamassassin	2.63

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0796?

SpamAssassin 2.5x, and 2.6x before 2.64, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain malformed messages.

How severe is CVE-2004-0796?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0796?

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