Is CVE-2004-0694 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2004-0694 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2004-0694 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2004-0694 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2004-0694?

CVE-2004-0694 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2004-0694

CWE-119Published: February 4, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in LHA 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "command line processing," a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0771. NOTE: this issue may be REJECTED if there are not any cases in which LHA is setuid or is otherwise used across security boundaries.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-0694 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.