CVE-2004-2408

Name: CVE-2004-2408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux VServer 1.27 and earlier, 1.3.9 and earlier, and 1.9.1 and earlier shares /proc permissions across all virtual and host servers, which allows local users with the ability to set permissions in /proc to obtain system information or cause a denial of service on other virtual servers or the host server.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux VServer 1.27 and earlier, 1.3.9 and earlier, and 1.9.1 and earlier shares /proc permissions across all virtual and host servers, which allows local users with the ability to set permissions in /proc to obtain system information or cause a denial of service on other virtual servers or the host server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.0
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.1
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.2
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.3
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.4
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.5
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.6
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.7
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.8
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.3.9
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.9.1
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.20
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.21
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.22
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.23
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.24
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.25
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.26
Vserver	Linux-Vserver	1.27

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-07/0040.htmlVendor Advisory
http://linux-vserver.org/ChangeLog
http://secunia.com/advisories/12021Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010643Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7480
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10660Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16626
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-07/0040.htmlVendor Advisory
http://linux-vserver.org/ChangeLog
http://secunia.com/advisories/12021Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010643Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7480
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10660Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16626

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2408?

How severe is CVE-2004-2408?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2408?

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