PatchTheCVECVE-2004-0694: Buffer overflow in LHA 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possi
CVE-2004-0694 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting lha. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Buffer overflow in LHA 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "command line processing," a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0771. NOTE: this issue may be REJECTED if there are not any cases in which LHA is setuid or is otherwise used across security boundaries.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2011-02-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2004-0694?
lha: upgrade to newer than 1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2004-0694 being exploited?
CVE-2004-0694 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-2004-0694 affect?
CVE-2004-0694 affects lha. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in LHA 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "command line processing," a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0771.
How urgent is CVE-2004-0694?
Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.