CVE-2004-2205: High severity symantec veritas cluster server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in Veritas Cluster Server 1.0.1 through 4.0 allows local users to gain root access via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

56 affected components
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.0.1_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.0.2_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.1.1_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.1.2_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.1_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.2_nt
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3.1_hp-ux
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3.1_p3
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_hp-ux
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_nt
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_p1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_p2
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_p3
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_p4
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_solaris_pre-ga
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_aix
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_linux
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_p1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_p2
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_p3
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_p4
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_solaris_beta
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.0_solaris_ga
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.1_linux
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.1_linux_p1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.2
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.2_linux
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.2_linux_mp1p1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.2_mp1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=2.2_mp2
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5.1_aix
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_aix
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_hp-ux
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_hp-ux_update_1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_hp-ux_update_2
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_mp1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_mp1j
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_mp2
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_p1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_solaris_beta
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_solaris_mp1
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_solaris_mp2
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=3.5_solaris_mp3
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=4.0_aix
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=4.0_aix_beta
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=4.0_linux
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=4.0_linux_beta
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=4.0_solaris
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=4.0_solaris_beta

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2205?

CVE-2004-2205 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2205?

To fix CVE-2004-2205, it is recommended to update the affected Symantec Veritas Cluster Server to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2004-2205?

CVE-2004-2205 affects versions 1.0.1 through 4.0 of Symantec Veritas Cluster Server on multiple platforms including Solaris, AIX, and Linux.

4

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2004-2205?

CVE-2004-2205 impacts systems running Symantec Veritas Cluster Server across various operating systems such as Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, and Linux.

5

Can exploiting CVE-2004-2205 lead to data theft?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2004-2205 may allow unauthorized users to gain root access, which could lead to data theft or system compromise.

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