HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-1373
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CVE-2004-1373

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 23, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Format string vulnerability in SHOUTcast 1.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a content URL, as demonstrated in the filename portion of a .mp3 file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-1373 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-1373. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

nullsoft1 product(s)
shoutcast server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-04.xml
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12096
PATCHhttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-04.xml
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12096

All References (12)

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110382975516003&w=2
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110886444014745&w=2
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1012675
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http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-04.xmlPatch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12096Patch
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18669
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110382975516003&w=2
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110886444014745&w=2
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1012675
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http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-04.xmlPatch
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12096Patch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18669

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-1373
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 23, 2004

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

CVE-2001-1196
10.0
CVE-2004-0261
10.0
CVE-2002-0436
10.0
CVE-1999-1479
10.0
CVE-2004-1770
10.0
CVE-2004-1037
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2004-1373 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.
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