CVE-2004-0455: Buffer overflow in cgi.c in www-sql before 0.5.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a web page t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-0455?

www-sql: upgrade to 0.5.7; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-0455 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0455 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-0455 affect?

CVE-2004-0455 affects www-sql, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in cgi.c in www-sql before 0.5.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a web page that is processed by www-sql.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-0455?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2004-0455 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting www-sql, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in cgi.c in www-sql before 0.5.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a web page that is processed by www-sql.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2004-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · www-sql project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-06 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

www-sql project www-sql UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.7

Fixed in: 0.5.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy www-sql || rpm -q www-sql || www-sql --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade www-sql

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade www-sql

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

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-2004-0455?

www-sql: upgrade to 0.5.7; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0455 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0455 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-2004-0455 affect?

CVE-2004-0455 affects www-sql, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in cgi.c in www-sql before 0.5.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a web page that is processed by www-sql.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0455?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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