CVE-2004-2303

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

MTools Mformat before 3.9.9, when installed setuid root, creates files with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to read and overwrite files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 69.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:016
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9746
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15317
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:016
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9746
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15317

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-23759✓ verified
First seen Feb 25, 2004
MTools 3.9.x - 'MFormat' Local Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2303?

CVE-2004-2303 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2004. MTools Mformat before 3.9.9, when installed setuid root, creates files with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to read and overwrite files.

When was CVE-2004-2303 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2303 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-2004-2303 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2303 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 69.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2303?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2303, 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-2004-2303

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