CVE-2004-0080: The login program in util-linux 2.11 and earlier uses a pointer after it has been freed and reallocated, which

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-0080?

util-linux: upgrade to newer than 2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-0080 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0080 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-0080 affect?

CVE-2004-0080 affects util-linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The login program in util-linux 2.11 and earlier uses a pointer after it has been freed and reallocated, which could cause login to leak sensitive data.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-0080?

Priority 45/100. On your watchlist

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CVE-2004-0080 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting util-linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The login program in util-linux 2.11 and earlier uses a pointer after it has been freed and reallocated, which could cause login to leak sensitive data.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: andries brouwer

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-03-03 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

andries brouwer util-linux UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.11

Fixed in: newer than 2.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy util-linux || rpm -q util-linux || util-linux --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade util-linux

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade util-linux

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0080?

util-linux: upgrade to newer than 2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0080 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0080 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0080 affect?

CVE-2004-0080 affects util-linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The login program in util-linux 2.11 and earlier uses a pointer after it has been freed and reallocated, which could cause login to leak sensitive data.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0080?

Priority 45/100. On your watchlist

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