CVE-2004-0149: Multiple buffer overflows in xboing before 2.4 allow local users to gain privileges.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0149 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting xboing. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in xboing before 2.4 allow local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xboing

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

xboing xboing DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xboing || rpm -q xboing || xboing --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xboing sudo apt install xboing=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo apt-mark hold xboing

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xboing sudo dnf downgrade xboing-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add xboing

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0149?

xboing: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0149 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0149 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-2004-0149 affect?

CVE-2004-0149 affects xboing. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Multiple buffer overflows in xboing before 2.4 allow local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0149?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

References

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