Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in distcc for XCode and Others
CVE-2004-2687

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Samba

Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2004

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC๐ŸŸฃ EPSS 88%

What is CVE-2004-2687?

distcc 2.x, often utilized in XCode 1.5 and other software, is prone to vulnerabilities when improperly configured. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through compilation jobs processed by the server without proper authorization checks. If access to the server port is not restricted, attackers can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized control, posing significant security risks to affected systems.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

88% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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