LOW
CVE-2004-2394
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Off-by-one error in passwd 0.68 and earlier, when using the --stdin option, causes passwd to use the first 78 characters of a password instead of the first 79, which results in a small reduction of the search space required for brute force attacks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-2394 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mandrakesoft3 product(s)
mandrake multi network firewallmandrake linuxmandrake linux corporate server
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:045Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:045Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-2394
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-2394 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.