CRITICAL
CVE-2004-0888
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 27, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple integer overflows in xpdf 2.0 and 3.0, and other packages that use xpdf code such as CUPS, gpdf, and kdegraphics, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified by CVE-2004-0889.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-0888 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
easy_software_products1 product(s)
cups
gentoo1 product(s)
linux
gnome1 product(s)
gpdf
kde3 product(s)
kofficekpdfkde
pdftohtml1 product(s)
pdftohtml
Red Hat4 product(s)
enterprise linuxenterprise linux desktopfedora corelinux advanced workstation
SUSE1 product(s)
suse linux
tetex1 product(s)
tetex
Ubuntu1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
xpdf1 product(s)
xpdf
Source: NVD CPE · 72 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (42)
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-543.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-0888
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected11 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 27, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-0888 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.