CVE-2004-0852: Buffer overflow in htget 0.93 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0852 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting htget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in htget 0.93 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: htget

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-20 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

htget htget DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.93

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.93

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.93 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison htget sudo apt install htget=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.93> sudo apt-mark hold htget

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

dnf --showduplicates list htget sudo dnf downgrade htget-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.93> sudo dnf versionlock add htget

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-2004-0852?

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

Is CVE-2004-0852 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0852 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-2004-0852 affect?

CVE-2004-0852 affects htget. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in htget 0.93 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0852?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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