High
CVSS 7.2
Overview
The init scripts in Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS) 23.9 and earlier execute user-owned programs with root privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the programs.
CVE-2004-1116
The init scripts in Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS) 23.9 and earlie...
Risk analysis
This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.
- CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
- Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)
Recommended actions:
- Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
- Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.