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CVE-2004-2771

UnknownEPSS 6.86%

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CVE-2004-2771 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The expand function in fio.c in Heirloom mailx 12.5 and earlier and BSD mailx 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an email address.. EPSS estimates a 6.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The expand function in fio.c in Heirloom mailx 12.5 and earlier and BSD mailx 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an email address.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.86%

93.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OracleLinux6
OracleLinux7
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux7.0
Bsd Mailx ProjectBsd Mailx<= 8.1.2
HeirloomMailx<= 12.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2771?
The expand function in fio.c in Heirloom mailx 12.5 and earlier and BSD mailx 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an email address.
How severe is CVE-2004-2771?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2771 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2771?
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