CVE-2004-0015
CVE-2004-0015 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vbox3 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vbox3
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
vbox3 0.1.8 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before executing a user-provided TCL script, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0015?
- vbox3 0.1.8 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before executing a user-provided TCL script, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0015?
- CVE-2004-0015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0015 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0015?
- CVE-2004-0015 affects Vbox3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0015?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-0015 published?
- CVE-2004-0015 was published on 2004-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-418
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9381
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14170
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vbox3:vbox3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*