CVE-2004-2265: UUDeview 0.5.20 and earlier handles temporary files insecurely during decoding, with unknown attack vectors an

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2265 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting uudeview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

UUDeview 0.5.20 and earlier handles temporary files insecurely during decoding, with unknown attack vectors and impact.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: uudeview

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 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

uudeview uudeview DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.18 · 0.5.19

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.18

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison uudeview sudo apt install uudeview=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.18> sudo apt-mark hold uudeview

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

dnf --showduplicates list uudeview sudo dnf downgrade uudeview-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.18> sudo dnf versionlock add uudeview

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-2004-2265?

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

Is CVE-2004-2265 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2265 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-2004-2265 affect?

CVE-2004-2265 affects uudeview. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). UUDeview 0.5.20 and earlier handles temporary files insecurely during decoding, with unknown attack vectors and impact.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2265?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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