CVE-2004-0915: Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in viewcvs before 0.9.2, when exporting a repository as a tar archive, does n

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CVE-2004-0915 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting viewcvs, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in viewcvs before 0.9.2, when exporting a repository as a tar archive, does not properly implement the hide_cvsroot and forbidden settings, which could allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · viewcvs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-10 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

viewcvs viewcvs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison viewcvs sudo apt install viewcvs=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.2> sudo apt-mark hold viewcvs

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

dnf --showduplicates list viewcvs sudo dnf downgrade viewcvs-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.2> sudo dnf versionlock add viewcvs

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.

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.

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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-2004-0915?

viewcvs: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0915 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0915 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-2004-0915 affect?

CVE-2004-0915 affects viewcvs, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in viewcvs before 0.9.2, when exporting a repository as a tar archive, does not properly implement the hide_cvsroot and forbidden settings, which could allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0915?

Priority 40/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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