CVE-2004-1688: Pigeon Server 3.02.0143 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CP

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1688 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pigeon server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pigeon Server 3.02.0143 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a long login name sent to port 3103.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tech-noel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-09-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tech-noel pigeon server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.02.0143

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.02.0143

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pigeon-server || rpm -q pigeon-server || pigeon-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.02.0143 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pigeon-server sudo apt install pigeon-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.02.0143> sudo apt-mark hold pigeon-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list pigeon-server sudo dnf downgrade pigeon-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.02.0143> sudo dnf versionlock add pigeon-server

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: Pigeon Server 3.02.0143 - Denial of Service

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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-2004-1688?

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

Is CVE-2004-1688 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1688 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-2004-1688 affect?

CVE-2004-1688 affects pigeon server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Pigeon Server 3.02.0143 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a long login name sent to port 3103.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1688?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

References

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