HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-1161
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CVE-2004-1161

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 10, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via (1) rdist -P, (2) rsync, or (3) scp -S.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-1161 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-1161. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

gentoo1 product(s)
linux
rssh1 product(s)
rssh
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-01.xml
PATCHhttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-01.xml
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11792
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11792

All References (8)

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110202047507273&w=2
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110581113814623&w=2
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http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-01.xmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11792Exploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110202047507273&w=2
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110581113814623&w=2
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http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-01.xmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11792Exploit · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-1161
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 10, 2005

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2004-1161 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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