CVE-2004-2397
CVE-2004-2397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Bluecoat Security Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-312
- Affected product: Broadcom Bluecoat Security Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web-based Management Console in Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 and 3.2.1, when importing a private key, stores the key and its passphrase in plaintext in a log file, which allows attackers to steal digital certificates.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2397?
- The web-based Management Console in Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 and 3.2.1, when importing a private key, stores the key and its passphrase in plaintext in a log file, which allows attackers to steal digital certificates.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2397?
- CVE-2004-2397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2004-2397 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-2397?
- CVE-2004-2397 primarily affects Broadcom Bluecoat Security Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2397?
- 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-2004-2397 published?
- CVE-2004-2397 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11627
- http://www.bluecoat.com/support/knowledge/advisory_private_key_compromise.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/6218
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10371
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16182
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:bluecoat_security_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:bluecoat_security_gateway:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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