CVE-2004-2397

Name: CVE-2004-2397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2397 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The web-based Management Console in Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 and 3.2.1, when importing a private key, stores the key and its passphrase in plaintext in a log file, which allows attackers to steal digital certificates.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web-based Management Console in Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 and 3.2.1, when importing a private key, stores the key and its passphrase in plaintext in a log file, which allows attackers to steal digital certificates.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.86%

54.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Bluecoat Security Gateway	>= 3.0, <= 3.1.3.13
Broadcom	Bluecoat Security Gateway	3.2.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/11627Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.bluecoat.com/support/knowledge/advisory_private_key_compromise.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6218Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10371Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16182Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/11627Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.bluecoat.com/support/knowledge/advisory_private_key_compromise.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6218Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10371Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16182Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2397?

How severe is CVE-2004-2397?

CVE-2004-2397 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2397?

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