CVE-2004-0964: Buffer overflow in Zinf 2.2.1 on Windows, and other older versions for Linux, allows remote attackers or local

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HIGH 10.0WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2004-0964 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting zinf, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Zinf 2.2.1 on Windows, and other older versions for Linux, allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via certain values in a .pls file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	62.7% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-09 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zinf zinf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zinf sudo apt install zinf=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold zinf

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

dnf --showduplicates list zinf sudo dnf downgrade zinf-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add zinf

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora ELN · fuse-sshfs · FIXED · 3.7.6-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-bcb7be7c5c · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-bcb7be7c5c

Fedora 46 · python-odata-query · FIXED · 0.10.1-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-eab44dc513 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-eab44dc513

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Zinf Audio Player 2.2.1 - '.pls' Stack Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: Zinf Audio Player 2.2.1 - '.pls' Local Buffer Overflow (DEP Bypass)
Exploit-DB: Zinf Audio Player 2.2.1 - '.pls' Local Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: Zinf Audio Player 2.2.1 - '.pls' Universal Local Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: Zinf Audio Player 2.2.1 - '.pls' Universal Overwrite (SEH)
Exploit-DB: Zinf Audio Player 2.2.1 - Local Buffer Overflow
Metasploit: Zinf Audio Player 2.2.1 (PLS File) Stack Buffer Overflow

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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-2004-0964?

zinf: 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-2004-0964 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0964 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-2004-0964 affect?

CVE-2004-0964 affects zinf, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in Zinf 2.2.1 on Windows, and other older versions for Linux, allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via certain values in a .pls file.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0964?

Priority 70/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

References

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