CVE-2004-0579

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Format string vulnerability in super before 3.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 21.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 6, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-522
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16458
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-522
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16458

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-0579?

CVE-2004-0579 is a none vulnerability published on August 6, 2004. Format string vulnerability in super before 3.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.

When was CVE-2004-0579 disclosed?

CVE-2004-0579 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-2004-0579 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-0579 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 21.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-0579?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0579, 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-2004-0579

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