How severe is CVE-2004-0233?

CVE-2004-0233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-0233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0233?

CVE-2004-0233 primarily affects Sgi Propack. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0233?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0233 published?

CVE-2004-0233 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0233

CVE-2004-0233 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sgi Propack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sgi Propack
Published: 2004-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an application that trusts the utmp or wtmp files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0233?: Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an application that trusts the utmp or wtmp files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0233?: CVE-2004-0233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0233?: CVE-2004-0233 primarily affects Sgi Propack. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0233?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0233 published?: CVE-2004-0233 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:sgi:propack:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:propack:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:utempter:utempter:0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:utempter:utempter:0.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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