CVE-2004-2258: Low severity Hummingbird Exceed vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Xconfig in Hummingbird Exceed before 9.0.0.1, when the Screen Definition is password-protected, allows local users to access certain options by switching to another tab, then switching back to the original tab.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Hummingbird Exceed=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 19, 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-2004-2258?
CVE-2004-2258 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-2258?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2258, update Hummingbird Exceed to version 9.0.0.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2258?
Local users of Hummingbird Exceed version 9.0 and prior are affected by CVE-2004-2258.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-2258?
CVE-2004-2258 is a local access vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to certain options.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2258?
No official workaround is available for CVE-2004-2258; updating to a secure version is recommended.