How severe is CVE-2004-2609?

CVE-2004-2609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-2609 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2609?

CVE-2004-2609 affects Symantec Powerquest Deploycenter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2609?

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

When was CVE-2004-2609 published?

CVE-2004-2609 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2609

CVE-2004-2609 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Powerquest Deploycenter 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% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Powerquest Deploycenter
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The stuffit.com executable on Symantec PowerQuest DeployCenter 5.5 boot disks allows local users to obtain sensitive information (an unencrypted password for a Windows domain account) via four "stuffit /f:stuffit.dat" invocations, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2609?: The stuffit.com executable on Symantec PowerQuest DeployCenter 5.5 boot disks allows local users to obtain sensitive information (an unencrypted password for a Windows domain account) via four "stuffit /f:stuffit.dat" invocations, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2004-2609?: CVE-2004-2609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-2609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2609?: CVE-2004-2609 affects Symantec Powerquest Deploycenter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2609 published?: CVE-2004-2609 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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