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CVE-2004-2394

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2004-2394 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Off-by-one error in passwd 0.68 and earlier, when using the --stdin option, causes passwd to use the first 78 characters of a password instead of the first 79, which results in a small reduction of the search space required for brute force attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Off-by-one error in passwd 0.68 and earlier, when using the --stdin option, causes passwd to use the first 78 characters of a password instead of the first 79, which results in a small reduction of the search space required for brute force attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MandrakesoftMandrake Multi Network Firewall8.2
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux8.2
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux9.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux9.1
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux9.2
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux10.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux Corporate Server2.1

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2394?
Off-by-one error in passwd 0.68 and earlier, when using the --stdin option, causes passwd to use the first 78 characters of a password instead of the first 79, which results in a small reduction of the search space required for brute force attacks.
How severe is CVE-2004-2394?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2394 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2394?
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