CVE-2004-0152: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode_mime function, (2) the encode_uuencode function, (3) o

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0152 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting emil. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode_mime function, (2) the encode_uuencode function, (3) or the decode_uuencode function for emil 2.1.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages containing attachments with filenames.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: emil

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

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Affected: 2.0.4 · 2.0.5 · 2.1.0_beta9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emil sudo apt install emil=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold emil

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

dnf --showduplicates list emil sudo dnf downgrade emil-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add emil

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-2004-0152?

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

Is CVE-2004-0152 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0152 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-2004-0152 affect?

CVE-2004-0152 affects emil. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode_mime function, (2) the encode_uuencode function, (3) or the decode_uuencode function for emil 2.1.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages con

How urgent is CVE-2004-0152?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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