Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1892 is a remotely reachable buffer overflow in eMule 0.42d. A long string handled by DecodeBase16 in the IRC module or web server could let an attacker run code on the affected system. The bundle does not provide CVSS, current prevalence, or a confirmed fixed version. Exposure is likely limited to legacy eMule 0.42d deployments, especially systems where the IRC module or web server is enabled or reachable. The source bundle does not identify other versions, products, CPEs, or modern deployment prevalence. Treat this as high priority only where eMule 0.42d is present. The issue allows remote code execution, but it is an old, specific product vulnerability with incomplete source evidence about patches and current exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any eMule 0.42d installations.; Check eMule vendor guidance for fixed releases or official workarounds.; Disable the IRC module and web server if the software cannot be removed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- emule-decodebase16-bo(15730)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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