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CVE-2004-1117

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.38%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-01-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2004-1117
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.38%

Original NVD Description

The init scripts in ChessBrain 20407 and earlier execute user-owned programs with root privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the programs.