CVE-2004-0453: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0453: Format string vulnerability in the monitor "memory dump" command in VICE 1.6 to 1.14 allows local users to...

Format string vulnerability in the monitor "memory dump" command in VICE 1.6 to 1.14 allows local users to cause a denial of service (emulator crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an output string.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local vulnerability in the VICE emulator. A user with local access could make the emulator crash through the monitor memory dump command, and the CVE says arbitrary code execution may be possible. Business urgency is limited unless legacy VICE versions are still installed on shared or user-accessible systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running VICE 1.6 to 1.14, especially shared workstations, lab machines, or environments where untrusted local users can interact with the emulator monitor. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue, not an emergency, unless affected VICE versions exist on shared systems. The main business risk is disruption or possible local privilege impact from unsupported software. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for VICE installations and versions.; Prioritize removal or replacement of VICE 1.6 through 1.14.; Check VICE or distributor guidance for a corrected release..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 24, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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vice-memory-dump-format-string(16404)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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