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CVE-2004-2215

4.6 · MEDIUM

RXVT-Unicode 3.4 and 3.5 does not properly close file descriptors, which allows local users to access the terminals of other users and possibly gain privileges.

Published Dec 31, 2004marc_lehmannEPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2004-2215 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting marc_lehmann rxvt-unicode. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

RXVT-Unicode 3.4 and 3.5 does not properly close file descriptors, which allows local users to access the terminals of other users and possibly gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from marc_lehmann. Update rxvt-unicode to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refcvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/Changes?view=markupRefsecunia.com/advisories/12299Refwww.osvdb.org/8710Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/10959Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17000Refcvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/Changes?view=markupRefsecunia.com/advisories/12299Refwww.osvdb.org/8710Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/10959Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17000

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2215?

CVE-2004-2215 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting marc_lehmann rxvt-unicode. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-2215?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2215?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from marc_lehmann. Update rxvt-unicode to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2215?

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