How severe is CVE-2004-0318?

CVE-2004-0318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0318?

CVE-2004-0318 primarily affects Platform Lsf. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0318?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0318 published?

CVE-2004-0318 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0318

CVE-2004-0318 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Platform Lsf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Platform Lsf
Published: 2004-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Load Sharing Facility (LSF) 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x uses the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable, if it exists, instead of the real UID of the user, which could allow remote attackers within the local cluster to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0318?: Load Sharing Facility (LSF) 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x uses the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable, if it exists, instead of the real UID of the user, which could allow remote attackers within the local cluster to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-0318?: CVE-2004-0318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0318?: CVE-2004-0318 primarily affects Platform Lsf. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0318 published?: CVE-2004-0318 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:platform:lsf:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:platform:lsf:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:platform:lsf:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:platform:lsf:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:platform:lsf:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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