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CVE-2004-2459

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in gnubiff 1.2.0 and earlier allows local users to obtain passwords, related to the password table.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Gnu Gnubiff=1.2.0
Gnu Gnubiff=1.0.6
Gnu Gnubiff=1.0.7
Gnu Gnubiff=1.0.5
Gnu Gnubiff=1.0.3
Gnu Gnubiff=1.0.10
Gnu Gnubiff=1.0.9
Gnu Gnubiff=1.0.8
Gnu Gnubiff=1.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-2459?

    CVE-2004-2459 is considered to have critical severity due to the potential unauthorized exposure of user passwords.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-2459?

    To fix CVE-2004-2459, upgrade to a version of Gnubiff later than 1.2.0.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2004-2459?

    CVE-2004-2459 affects local users of Gnubiff version 1.2.0 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-2459?

    CVE-2004-2459 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows access to sensitive information.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2004-2459?

    Currently, there are no published workarounds for CVE-2004-2459; upgrading the software is recommended.

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