CVE-2004-2552

Name: CVE-2004-2552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in XBoard 4.2.7 and earlier might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -icshost command line argument. NOTE: since the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in XBoard 4.2.7 and earlier might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -icshost command line argument. NOTE: since the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tim Mann	Xboard	4.2.1
Tim Mann	Xboard	4.2.2
Tim Mann	Xboard	4.2.3
Tim Mann	Xboard	4.2.4
Tim Mann	Xboard	4.2.5
Tim Mann	Xboard	4.2.6
Tim Mann	Xboard	4.2.7

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-03/0030.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/11016Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/4123
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15362
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-03/0030.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/11016Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/4123
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15362

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2552?

How severe is CVE-2004-2552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2552?

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