CVE-2004-1190 Missing authorization in n/a
Local users can bypass read-only restrictions to modify SCSI device firmware, potentially escalating privileges or altering system behavior.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1190?
CVE-2004-1190 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 15 Dec 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SUSE Linux before 9.1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server before 9 do not properly check commands sent to CD devices that have been opened read-only, which could allow local users to conduct unauthorized write activities to modify the firmware of associated SCSI devices.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1190?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1190?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2004-1190 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1190 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Suse Suse Linux
- CVE-2007-0460 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2005-2023 The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pi
- CVE-2004-2004 The Live CD in SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition is configured without a password for root, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via SSH.
- CVE-2000-1040 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2000-1044 Memory corruption in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6q77-qw67-r7r7.