How severe is CVE-2004-1124?

CVE-2004-1124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1124 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1124?

CVE-2004-1124 primarily affects Sco Openserver. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1124?

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

When was CVE-2004-1124 published?

CVE-2004-1124 was published on 2004-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1124

CVE-2004-1124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sco Openserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sco Openserver
Published: 2004-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in chroot on SCO UnixWare 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 allows local users to escape the chroot jail and conduct unauthorized activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1124?: Unknown vulnerability in chroot on SCO UnixWare 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 allows local users to escape the chroot jail and conduct unauthorized activities.
How severe is CVE-2004-1124?: CVE-2004-1124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1124 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1124?: CVE-2004-1124 primarily affects Sco Openserver. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1124?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1124 published?: CVE-2004-1124 was published on 2004-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:sco:openserver:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:openserver:5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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