CVE-2004-1445

CVE-2004-1445 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nessus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A race condition in nessus-adduser in Nessus 2.0.11 and possibly earlier versions, if the TMPDIR environment variable is not set, allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1445?
A race condition in nessus-adduser in Nessus 2.0.11 and possibly earlier versions, if the TMPDIR environment variable is not set, allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-1445?
CVE-2004-1445 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1445 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1445?
CVE-2004-1445 primarily affects Nessus. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1445?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1445 published?
CVE-2004-1445 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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