CVE-2004-1282: Buffer overflow in the strexpand function in string.c for LinPopUp 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1282 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting linpopup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the strexpand function in string.c for LinPopUp 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message that is not properly handled during a Reply operation.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: 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	9.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: linpopup

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

linpopup linpopup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison linpopup sudo apt install linpopup=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold linpopup

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

dnf --showduplicates list linpopup sudo dnf downgrade linpopup-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add linpopup

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.

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: LinPopUp 1.2 - Remote Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1282?

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

Is CVE-2004-1282 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1282 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-2004-1282 affect?

CVE-2004-1282 affects linpopup. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the strexpand function in string.c for LinPopUp 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message that is not properly handled during a Reply operation.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1282?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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