CVE-2004-2359

CVE-2004-2359 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Truemobile 1300 Wlan Mini-pci Card Util Trayapplet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Util TrayApplet 3.10.39.0 does not properly drop SYSTEM privileges when started from the systray applet, which allows local users to gain privileges by accessing the Help functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2359?
Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Util TrayApplet 3.10.39.0 does not properly drop SYSTEM privileges when started from the systray applet, which allows local users to gain privileges by accessing the Help functionality.
How severe is CVE-2004-2359?
CVE-2004-2359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-2359 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2359?
CVE-2004-2359 affects Dell Truemobile 1300 Wlan Mini-pci Card Util Trayapplet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2359?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2359 published?
CVE-2004-2359 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)