CVE-2004-1876

Name: CVE-2004-1876
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-03-30T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1876 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "%f" feature in the VirusEvent directive in Clam AntiVirus daemon (clamd) before 0.70 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "%f" feature in the VirusEvent directive in Clam AntiVirus daemon (clamd) before 0.70 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.51
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.52
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.53
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.54
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.60
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.65
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.67
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.68
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.68.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108066864608615&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/11253Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-03.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10007Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15692
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108066864608615&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/11253Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-03.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10007Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15692

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1876?

The "%f" feature in the VirusEvent directive in Clam AntiVirus daemon (clamd) before 0.70 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

How severe is CVE-2004-1876?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1876 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1876?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-1876?

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Source: NVD / NIST