CVE-2004-1051

CVE-2004-1051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall 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

sudo before 1.6.8p2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using "()" style environment variables to create functions that have the same name as any program within the bash script that is called without using the program's full pathname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1051?
sudo before 1.6.8p2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using "()" style environment variables to create functions that have the same name as any program within the bash script that is called without using the program's full pathname.
How severe is CVE-2004-1051?
CVE-2004-1051 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1051 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1051?
CVE-2004-1051 primarily affects Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall. In total, 51 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1051?
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-2004-1051 published?
CVE-2004-1051 was published on 2005-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (51)

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