CVE-2004-1445: Race Condition
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
A race condition in nessus-adduser in Nessus 2.0.11 and possibly earlier versions, if the TMPDIR environment variable is not set, allows local users to gain privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.1 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.2 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.3 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.4 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.5 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.6 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.7 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.8 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.9 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.10 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.0.11 | |
| Tenable Nessus | =2.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1445?
CVE-2004-1445 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1445?
To fix CVE-2004-1445, ensure that the TMPDIR environment variable is properly set or update to a patched version of Nessus.
Which versions of Nessus are affected by CVE-2004-1445?
CVE-2004-1445 affects Nessus versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.11.
Can local users exploit CVE-2004-1445?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2004-1445 due to a race condition when the TMPDIR environment variable is not set.
Is there an official patch for CVE-2004-1445?
Yes, the official patch can be found in the latest release information from Nessus for versions affected by CVE-2004-1445.
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