CVE-2004-1274: The DownloadLoop function in main.c for greed 0.81p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GR

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1274 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting greed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The DownloadLoop function in main.c for greed 0.81p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GRX file containing a filename with shell metacharacters.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: greed

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

greed greed DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.81p

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.81p

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.81p (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison greed sudo apt install greed=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.81p> sudo apt-mark hold greed

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

dnf --showduplicates list greed sudo dnf downgrade greed-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.81p> sudo dnf versionlock add greed

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-2004-1274?

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

Is CVE-2004-1274 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1274 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-2004-1274 affect?

CVE-2004-1274 affects greed. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The DownloadLoop function in main.c for greed 0.81p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GRX file containing a filename with shell metacharacters.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1274?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-1273 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in the DownloadLoop function in main.c for greed 0.81p allows remote attackers to execute arbi

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