CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2504

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The GUI in MDaemon 7.2 and earlier (including 6.8) executes child processes such as NOTEPAD.EXE with SYSTEM privileges when users create new files, allowing local users with physical access to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with physical access to the server can run arbitrary processes with SYSTEM privileges, leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Upgrade MDaemon to a version later than 7.2 where this vulnerability is fixed. Until then, restrict physical access to the server.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The GUI in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon 7.2 and earlier, including 6.8, executes child processes such as NOTEPAD.EXE with SYSTEM privileges when users create new files, which allows local users with physical access to gain privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS