CVE-2004-0536

CVE-2004-0536 is a format string vulnerability affecting Tripwire commercial versions 4.0.1 and earlier (including 2.4), and open-source versions 2.3.1 and earlier. This flaw allows local users to escalate privileges by embedding format string specifiers within a filename, which is subsequently processed during email report generation. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, indicating a local attack vector with low access complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The EPSS score is very low, suggesting a minimal likelihood of exploitation in the wild. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also non-existent, indicating a lack of widespread attention.