How severe is CVE-2004-2554?

CVE-2004-2554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2554?

CVE-2004-2554 affects Novell Client Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2554?

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-2004-2554 published?

CVE-2004-2554 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2554

CVE-2004-2554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Client 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: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Client Firewall
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Novell Client Firewall (NCF) 2.0, as based on the Agnitum Outpost Firewall, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by opening the NCF tray icon and using the Help functionality to launch programs with SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2554?: Novell Client Firewall (NCF) 2.0, as based on the Agnitum Outpost Firewall, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by opening the NCF tray icon and using the Help functionality to launch programs with SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-2554?: CVE-2004-2554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2554?: CVE-2004-2554 affects Novell Client Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2554?: 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-2004-2554 published?: CVE-2004-2554 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:client_firewall:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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