CVE-2004-0563: The tspc.conf configuration file in freenet6 before 0.9.6 and before 1.0 on Debian Linux has world readable pe

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0563 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting freenet6. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The tspc.conf configuration file in freenet6 before 0.9.6 and before 1.0 on Debian Linux has world readable permissions, which could allow local users to gain sensitive information, such as a username and password.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: freenet6

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freenet6 freenet6 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.6 · 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freenet6 || rpm -q freenet6 || freenet6 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freenet6 sudo apt install freenet6=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.6> sudo apt-mark hold freenet6

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

dnf --showduplicates list freenet6 sudo dnf downgrade freenet6-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.6> sudo dnf versionlock add freenet6

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-2004-0563?

freenet6: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0563 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0563 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-2004-0563 affect?

CVE-2004-0563 affects freenet6. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The tspc.conf configuration file in freenet6 before 0.9.6 and before 1.0 on Debian Linux has world readable permissions, which could allow local users to gain sensitive information, such as a username and password.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0563?

Priority 21/100. On your watchlist

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