What is the severity of CVE-2004-2298?

CVE-2004-2298 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to mail store data.

How can I fix CVE-2004-2298?

To fix CVE-2004-2298, administrators should change the default NMAP authentication credential using the NMAP Credential Generator.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2298?

CVE-2004-2298 affects Novell Internet Messaging System versions 2.6 and 3.0, as well as Novell NetMail versions 3.1 and 3.5.

Can CVE-2004-2298 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-2298 can be exploited remotely if the default credentials are not changed by the administrator.

What data can be compromised due to CVE-2004-2298?

CVE-2004-2298 allows remote attackers to read and write to the mail store data if the vulnerability is exploited.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-2298

medium

6.4

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2004

3/10/2022

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-2298

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Novell Internet Messaging System (NIMS) 2.6 and 3.0, and NetMail 3.1 and 3.5, is installed with a default NMAP authentication credential, which allows remote attackers to read and write mail store data if the administrator does not change the credential by using the NMAP Credential Generator.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell Internet Messaging System	=3.0
Novell NetMail	=3.1
Novell Internet Messaging System	=2.6
Novell NetMail	=3.5

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/13377

Remedy

http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10095545.htm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2298?
CVE-2004-2298 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to mail store data.
How can I fix CVE-2004-2298?
To fix CVE-2004-2298, administrators should change the default NMAP authentication credential using the NMAP Credential Generator.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2298?
CVE-2004-2298 affects Novell Internet Messaging System versions 2.6 and 3.0, as well as Novell NetMail versions 3.1 and 3.5.
Can CVE-2004-2298 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-2298 can be exploited remotely if the default credentials are not changed by the administrator.
What data can be compromised due to CVE-2004-2298?
CVE-2004-2298 allows remote attackers to read and write to the mail store data if the vulnerability is exploited.

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