CVE-2004-1970

CVE-2004-1970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Securecomputing Smartether Ss6215s Switch 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

Samsung SmartEther SS6215S switch, and possibly other Samsung switches, allows remote attackers and local users to gain administrative access by providing the admin username followed by a password that is the maximum allowed length, then pressing the enter key after the resulting error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1970?
Samsung SmartEther SS6215S switch, and possibly other Samsung switches, allows remote attackers and local users to gain administrative access by providing the admin username followed by a password that is the maximum allowed length, then pressing the enter key after the resulting error message.
How severe is CVE-2004-1970?
CVE-2004-1970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1970 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1970?
CVE-2004-1970 affects Securecomputing Smartether Ss6215s Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1970?
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-2004-1970 published?
CVE-2004-1970 was published on 2004-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)