CVE-2004-0450: Format string vulnerability in the printlog function in log2mail before 0.2.5.2 allows local users or remote a

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0450 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting log2mail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the printlog function in log2mail before 0.2.5.2 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a logfile monitored by log2mail.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: log2mail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-08-06 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.2.2.2 · 0.2.5.0 · 0.2.5.1 · 0.2.5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy log2mail || rpm -q log2mail || log2mail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison log2mail sudo apt install log2mail=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold log2mail

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

dnf --showduplicates list log2mail sudo dnf downgrade log2mail-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add log2mail

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-2004-0450?

log2mail: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0450 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0450 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-2004-0450 affect?

CVE-2004-0450 affects log2mail. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Format string vulnerability in the printlog function in log2mail before 0.2.5.2 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a logfile monitored by log2mail.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0450?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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