CVE-2004-2459

Name: CVE-2004-2459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unknown vulnerability in gnubiff 1.2.0 and earlier allows local users to obtain passwords, related to the password table.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in gnubiff 1.2.0 and earlier allows local users to obtain passwords, related to the password table.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.0.3
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.0.4
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.0.5
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.0.6
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.0.7
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.0.8
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.0.9
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.0.10
Gnu	Gnubiff	1.2.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2459?

Unknown vulnerability in gnubiff 1.2.0 and earlier allows local users to obtain passwords, related to the password table.

How severe is CVE-2004-2459?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2459?

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