CVE-2004-1484

Name: CVE-2004-1484
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1484 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the _msg function in error.c in socat 1.4.0.3 and earlier, when used as an HTTP proxy client and run with the -ly option, allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a syslog message.. EPSS estimates a 7.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the _msg function in error.c in socat 1.4.0.3 and earlier, when used as an HTTP proxy client and run with the -ly option, allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a syslog message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.29%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Socat	Socat	1.0.3.0
Socat	Socat	1.0.4.0
Socat	Socat	1.0.4.1
Socat	Socat	1.0.4.2
Socat	Socat	1.1.0.0
Socat	Socat	1.1.0.1
Socat	Socat	1.2.0.0
Socat	Socat	1.3.0.0
Socat	Socat	1.3.0.1
Socat	Socat	1.3.1.0
Socat	Socat	1.3.2.0
Socat	Socat	1.3.2.1
Socat	Socat	1.3.2.2
Socat	Socat	1.4.0.0
Socat	Socat	1.4.0.1
Socat	Socat	1.4.0.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/12936/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/advisory/socat-adv-1.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-26.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.nosystem.com.ar/advisories/advisory-07.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11505Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17822
http://secunia.com/advisories/12936/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/advisory/socat-adv-1.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-26.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.nosystem.com.ar/advisories/advisory-07.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11505Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17822

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1484?

How severe is CVE-2004-1484?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1484 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1484?

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