CVE-2004-2523

Name: CVE-2004-2523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2523 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the msg command (cat_message function in msg.c) in OpenFTPD 0.30.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the message argument.. EPSS estimates a 5.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the msg command (cat_message function in msg.c) in OpenFTPD 0.30.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the message argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.40%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openftpd	Openftpd Ftp Server	<= 0.30.2
Openftpd	Openftpd Ftp Server	0.29.4
Openftpd	Openftpd Ftp Server	0.30
Openftpd	Openftpd Ftp Server	0.30.1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-07/0350.htmlPatch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0017.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/12174Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010823Exploit, Patch
http://www.openftpd.org:9673/openftpd
http://www.osvdb.org/8261
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10830Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16843
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-07/0350.htmlPatch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0017.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/12174Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010823Exploit, Patch
http://www.openftpd.org:9673/openftpd
http://www.osvdb.org/8261
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10830Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16843

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2523?

How severe is CVE-2004-2523?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2523 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2523?

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