CVE-2004-1218: Remote Execute 2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by making 7 simul

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1218 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting remote execute. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Remote Execute 2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by making 7 simultaneous connections.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ibex software

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 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibex software remote execute DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy remote-execute || rpm -q remote-execute || remote-execute --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison remote-execute sudo apt install remote-execute=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3> sudo apt-mark hold remote-execute

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

dnf --showduplicates list remote-execute sudo dnf downgrade remote-execute-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add remote-execute

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-2004-1218?

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

Is CVE-2004-1218 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1218 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-2004-1218 affect?

CVE-2004-1218 affects remote execute. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Remote Execute 2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by making 7 simultaneous connections.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1218?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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