CVE-2004-0153: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in emil 2.1.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0153 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 format string vulnerabilities in emil 2.1.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering certain error messages.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
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

emil emil DOWNGRADE

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.

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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-2004-0153?

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

Is CVE-2004-0153 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0153 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-2004-0153 affect?

CVE-2004-0153 affects emil. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in emil 2.1.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering certain error messages.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0153?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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