CVE-2004-2298

CVE-2004-2298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Internet Messaging System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Novell Internet Messaging System (NIMS) 2.6 and 3.0, and NetMail 3.1 and 3.5, is installed with a default NMAP authentication credential, which allows remote attackers to read and write mail store data if the administrator does not change the credential by using the NMAP Credential Generator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2298?
Novell Internet Messaging System (NIMS) 2.6 and 3.0, and NetMail 3.1 and 3.5, is installed with a default NMAP authentication credential, which allows remote attackers to read and write mail store data if the administrator does not change the credential by using the NMAP Credential Generator.
How severe is CVE-2004-2298?
CVE-2004-2298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2298 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2298?
CVE-2004-2298 primarily affects Novell Internet Messaging System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2298?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2298 published?
CVE-2004-2298 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)