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CVE-2004-2414

2.1 · LOW

Novell NetWare 6.5 SP 1.1, when installing or upgrading using the Overlay CDs and performing a custom installation with OpenSSH, includes sensitive password information in the (1) NIOUTPUT.TXT and…

Published Dec 31, 2004novellEPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2004-2414 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Novell NetWare 6.5 SP 1.1, when installing or upgrading using the Overlay CDs and performing a custom installation with OpenSSH, includes sensitive password information in the (1) NIOUTPUT.TXT and (2) NI.LOG log files, which might allow local users to obtain the passwords.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/11188Refsupport.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2968534.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9934Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15600Refsecunia.com/advisories/11188Refsupport.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2968534.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9934Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15600

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2414?

CVE-2004-2414 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2004-2414?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2004-2414?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware 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-2004-2414?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-2414 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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