CVE-2004-0524

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in the chpasswd command in the Change_passwd plugin before 4.0, as used in SquirrelMail, allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 88.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 6, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108222863917958&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108311782032370&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11415
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10166
cve@mitrehttp://www.squirrelmail.org/plugin_view.php?id=117
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15889
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108222863917958&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108311782032370&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/11415
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10166
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.squirrelmail.org/plugin_view.php?id=117
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15889

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-417✓ verified
First seen Aug 25, 2004
SquirrelMail - 'chpasswd' Local Privilege Escalation (Brute Force)
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Exploit-DBEDB-273✓ verified
First seen Apr 20, 2004
SquirrelMail - 'chpasswd' Local Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-0524?

CVE-2004-0524 is a none vulnerability published on August 6, 2004. Buffer overflow in the chpasswd command in the Change_passwd plugin before 4.0, as used in SquirrelMail, allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.

When was CVE-2004-0524 disclosed?

CVE-2004-0524 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 6, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-0524 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-0524 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 88.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-0524?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0524, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-0524

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