CVE-2004-1115: The init scripts in Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) project 3.08-r3 and earlier execute use...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-1115 is a legacy local privilege-escalation issue in SETI project packages 3.08-r3 and earlier. The startup scripts could run programs owned by ordinary users as root. A user with local access could modify those programs and potentially take administrator control of the host. Exposure is likely limited to old systems that installed the SETI project package or Gentoo package referenced by GLSA-200411-26. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated; this requires local user access and the vulnerable init-script behavior. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected packages are present on shared or sensitive hosts. If present, prioritize removal or vendor-guided remediation because local users could gain root privileges. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for SETI project versions 3.08-r3 or earlier.; Remove or disable the legacy SETI package where it is not business-required.; Check Gentoo GLSA-200411-26 or vendor guidance for corrected package direction..

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Jun 30, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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