CVE-2004-2677

Name: CVE-2004-2677
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2677 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in qwik-smtpd.c in QwikMail SMTP (qwik-smtpd) 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format specifiers in the (1) clientRcptTo array, and the (2) Received and (3) messageID variables, possibly involving HELO and hostname arguments.. EPSS estimates a 6.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in qwik-smtpd.c in QwikMail SMTP (qwik-smtpd) 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format specifiers in the (1) clientRcptTo array, and the (2) Received and (3) messageID variables, possibly involving HELO and hostname arguments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.44%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qwikmail	Qwikmail Smtp	0.3

References

http://qwikmail.sourceforge.net/smtpd/qwik-smtpd-0.3.patchPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/13037Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012016Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://unl0ck.info/advisories/qwik-smtpd.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/460600/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11572Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0687
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17917
http://qwikmail.sourceforge.net/smtpd/qwik-smtpd-0.3.patchPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/13037Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012016Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://unl0ck.info/advisories/qwik-smtpd.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/460600/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11572Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0687
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17917

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2677?

How severe is CVE-2004-2677?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2677 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2677?

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