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CVE-2004-1452

UnknownEPSS 0.44%

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CVE-2004-1452 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tomcat before 5.0.27-r3 in Gentoo Linux sets the default permissions on the init scripts as tomcat:tomcat, but executes the scripts with root privileges, which could allow local users in the tomcat group to execute arbitrary commands as root by modifying the scripts.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tomcat before 5.0.27-r3 in Gentoo Linux sets the default permissions on the init scripts as tomcat:tomcat, but executes the scripts with root privileges, which could allow local users in the tomcat group to execute arbitrary commands as root by modifying the scripts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.44%

35.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GentooLinux0.5
GentooLinux0.7
GentooLinux1.1a
GentooLinux1.2
GentooLinux1.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1452?
Tomcat before 5.0.27-r3 in Gentoo Linux sets the default permissions on the init scripts as tomcat:tomcat, but executes the scripts with root privileges, which could allow local users in the tomcat group to execute arbitrary commands as root by modifying the scripts.
How severe is CVE-2004-1452?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1452 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1452?
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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Source: NVD / NIST