CVE-2004-0402: Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga in xpcd before 2.08, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to execut

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2004-0402 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting xpcd, mandrake linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga in xpcd before 2.08, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mandrakesoft · xpcd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-07-07 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xpcd xpcd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.08

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xpcd sudo apt install xpcd=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.08> sudo apt-mark hold xpcd

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

dnf --showduplicates list xpcd sudo dnf downgrade xpcd-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.08> sudo dnf versionlock add xpcd

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.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.2 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2004-0402?

xpcd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0402 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0402 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-2004-0402 affect?

CVE-2004-0402 affects xpcd, mandrake linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga in xpcd before 2.08, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0402?

Priority 31/100. On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0074 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in pcdsvgaview in xpcd 2.08 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2003-0649 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga for xpcd 2.08 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long

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