CVE-2004-1445
UnknownEPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1445 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A race condition in nessus-adduser in Nessus 2.0.11 and possibly earlier versions, if the TMPDIR environment variable is not set, allows local users to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition in nessus-adduser in Nessus 2.0.11 and possibly earlier versions, if the TMPDIR environment variable is not set, allows local users to gain privileges.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.1 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.2 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.3 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.4 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.5 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.6 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.7 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.8 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.9 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.10 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.0.11 |
| Nessus | Nessus | 2.1.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1445?
A race condition in nessus-adduser in Nessus 2.0.11 and possibly earlier versions, if the TMPDIR environment variable is not set, allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-1445?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1445 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1445?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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