CVE-2004-0151: Unknown vulnerability in xitalk 1.1.11 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0151 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting xitalk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unknown vulnerability in xitalk 1.1.11 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xintercepttalk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-04-15 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xintercepttalk xitalk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.11

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xitalk sudo apt install xitalk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.11> sudo apt-mark hold xitalk

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

dnf --showduplicates list xitalk sudo dnf downgrade xitalk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.11> sudo dnf versionlock add xitalk

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2004-0151?

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

Is CVE-2004-0151 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0151 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-2004-0151 affect?

CVE-2004-0151 affects xitalk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Unknown vulnerability in xitalk 1.1.11 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0151?

Priority 34/100. High severity

References

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