How severe is CVE-2004-2414?

CVE-2004-2414 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-2414 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2414?

CVE-2004-2414 affects Novell Netware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2414?

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

When was CVE-2004-2414 published?

CVE-2004-2414 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2414

CVE-2004-2414 is a low-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netware
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Novell NetWare 6.5 SP 1.1, when installing or upgrading using the Overlay CDs and performing a custom installation with OpenSSH, includes sensitive password information in the (1) NIOUTPUT.TXT and (2) NI.LOG log files, which might allow local users to obtain the passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2414?: Novell NetWare 6.5 SP 1.1, when installing or upgrading using the Overlay CDs and performing a custom installation with OpenSSH, includes sensitive password information in the (1) NIOUTPUT.TXT and (2) NI.LOG log files, which might allow local users to obtain the passwords.
How severe is CVE-2004-2414?: CVE-2004-2414 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-2414 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2414?: CVE-2004-2414 affects Novell Netware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2414?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2414 published?: CVE-2004-2414 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*

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