CVE-2004-1038

CVE-2004-1038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ieee Firewire Ieee 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

Description

A design error in the IEEE1394 specification allows attackers with physical access to a device to read and write to sensitive memory using a modified FireWire/IEEE 1394 client, thus bypassing intended restrictions that would normally require greater degrees of physical access to exploit. NOTE: this was reported in 2008 to affect Windows Vista, but some Linux-based operating systems have protection mechanisms against this attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1038?
A design error in the IEEE1394 specification allows attackers with physical access to a device to read and write to sensitive memory using a modified FireWire/IEEE 1394 client, thus bypassing intended restrictions that would normally require greater degrees of physical access to exploit. NOTE: this was reported in 2008 to affect Windows Vista, but some Linux-based operating systems have protection mechanisms against this attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-1038?
CVE-2004-1038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1038 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1038?
CVE-2004-1038 affects Ieee Firewire Ieee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1038?
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-2004-1038 published?
CVE-2004-1038 was published on 2005-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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