CVE-2004-0986

CVE-2004-0986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Iptables with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Iptables before 1.2.11, under certain conditions, does not properly load the required modules at system startup, which causes the firewall rules to fail to load and protect the system from remote attackers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0986?
Iptables before 1.2.11, under certain conditions, does not properly load the required modules at system startup, which causes the firewall rules to fail to load and protect the system from remote attackers.
How severe is CVE-2004-0986?
CVE-2004-0986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0986 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0986?
CVE-2004-0986 primarily affects Suse Suse Iptables. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0986?
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-2004-0986 published?
CVE-2004-0986 was published on 2005-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (52)