CVE-2004-2359: Critical severity Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Util TrayApplet vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Util TrayApplet 3.10.39.0 does not properly drop SYSTEM privileges when started from the systray applet, which allows local users to gain privileges by accessing the Help functionality.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Util TrayApplet=3.10.39.0
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 16, 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-2004-2359?
CVE-2004-2359 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-2359?
To fix CVE-2004-2359, update to a patched version of the Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Util TrayApplet.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2359?
Users of Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card utilizing version 3.10.39.0 are affected by CVE-2004-2359.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-2359?
CVE-2004-2359 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2004-2359 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2004-2359 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the system.