CVE-2004-0987: Buffer overflow in the process_menu function in yardradius 1.0.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0987 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting yard radius, yard radius. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the process_menu function in yardradius 1.0.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.2% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: yard radius · yard radius project

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

yard radius yard radius DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.17 · 1.0.18 · 1.0.19 · 1.0.20 · 1.0_pre13 · 1.0_pre14 · 1.0_pre15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.17

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yard-radius || rpm -q yard-radius || yard-radius --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yard-radius sudo apt install yard-radius=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.17> sudo apt-mark hold yard-radius

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

dnf --showduplicates list yard-radius sudo dnf downgrade yard-radius-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.17> sudo dnf versionlock add yard-radius

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.

yard radius project yard radius DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.16

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.16

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yard-radius || rpm -q yard-radius || yard-radius --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yard-radius sudo apt install yard-radius=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.16> sudo apt-mark hold yard-radius

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

dnf --showduplicates list yard-radius sudo dnf downgrade yard-radius-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.16> sudo dnf versionlock add yard-radius

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-2004-0987?

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

Is CVE-2004-0987 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0987 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-2004-0987 affect?

CVE-2004-0987 affects yard radius, yard radius. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the process_menu function in yardradius 1.0.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0987?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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