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CVE-2004-2388

UnknownEPSS 2.15%

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CVE-2004-2388 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rexecd for AIX 4.3.3 does not properly use a local copy of the pwd structure when calling getpwnam, which may cause the structure to be overwritten by the authenticate function and assign privileges to the wrong user.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rexecd for AIX 4.3.3 does not properly use a local copy of the pwd structure when calling getpwnam, which may cause the structure to be overwritten by the authenticate function and assign privileges to the wrong user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmAix4.3.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2388?
rexecd for AIX 4.3.3 does not properly use a local copy of the pwd structure when calling getpwnam, which may cause the structure to be overwritten by the authenticate function and assign privileges to the wrong user.
How severe is CVE-2004-2388?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2388 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2388?
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