CVE-2004-2004: Critical severity suse suse linux vulnerability
Published May 6, 2004
·Updated
The Live CD in SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition is configured without a password for root, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via SSH.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 6, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2004?
CVE-2004-2004 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized root access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-2004?
To fix CVE-2004-2004, set a strong password for the root user and ensure SSH access is properly secured.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2004?
CVE-2004-2004 affects users of SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition that utilize the Live CD configuration.
4
What can attackers do with CVE-2004-2004?
Attackers can gain unauthorized root privileges through SSH if CVE-2004-2004 is exploited.
5
Is CVE-2004-2004 still a concern today?
While CVE-2004-2004 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for any legacy systems still in use.