How severe is CVE-2004-2215?

CVE-2004-2215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2215 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-2004-2215?

CVE-2004-2215 primarily affects Marc Lehmann Rxvt-unicode. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2215?

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

When was CVE-2004-2215 published?

CVE-2004-2215 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2215

CVE-2004-2215 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Marc Lehmann Rxvt-unicode 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: Marc Lehmann Rxvt-unicode
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RXVT-Unicode 3.4 and 3.5 does not properly close file descriptors, which allows local users to access the terminals of other users and possibly gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2215?: RXVT-Unicode 3.4 and 3.5 does not properly close file descriptors, which allows local users to access the terminals of other users and possibly gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-2215?: CVE-2004-2215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2215 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-2004-2215?: CVE-2004-2215 primarily affects Marc Lehmann Rxvt-unicode. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2215?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2215 published?: CVE-2004-2215 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:marc_lehmann:rxvt-unicode:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:marc_lehmann:rxvt-unicode:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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