CVE-2004-1469: Format string vulnerability in the log function in SUS 2.0.2, and other versions before 2.0.6, allows local us

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1469 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting sus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the log function in SUS 2.0.2, and other versions before 2.0.6, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument that is passed directly to syslog.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: peter d. gray

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

peter d. gray sus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sus sudo apt install sus=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold sus

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

dnf --showduplicates list sus sudo dnf downgrade sus-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sus

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-2004-1469?

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

Is CVE-2004-1469 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1469 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-2004-1469 affect?

CVE-2004-1469 affects sus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Format string vulnerability in the log function in SUS 2.0.2, and other versions before 2.0.6, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument that is passed directly to syslog.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1469?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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