How severe is CVE-2004-2329?

CVE-2004-2329 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2329?

CVE-2004-2329 affects Kerio Personal Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2329?

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-2004-2329 published?

CVE-2004-2329 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2329

CVE-2004-2329 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kerio Personal Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kerio Personal Firewall
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) 2.1.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via the Load button in the Firewall Configuration Files option, which does not drop privileges before opening the file loading dialog box.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2329?: Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) 2.1.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via the Load button in the Firewall Configuration Files option, which does not drop privileges before opening the file loading dialog box.
How severe is CVE-2004-2329?: CVE-2004-2329 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2329?: CVE-2004-2329 affects Kerio Personal Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2329?: 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-2004-2329 published?: CVE-2004-2329 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kerio:personal_firewall:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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