How severe is CVE-2004-0329?

CVE-2004-0329 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0329?

CVE-2004-0329 primarily affects Freechat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0329?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0329 published?

CVE-2004-0329 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0329

CVE-2004-0329 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freechat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freechat
Published: 2004-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

FreeChat 1.1.1a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain unexpected strings, as demonstrated using "aaaaa".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0329?: FreeChat 1.1.1a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain unexpected strings, as demonstrated using "aaaaa".
How severe is CVE-2004-0329?: CVE-2004-0329 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0329?: CVE-2004-0329 primarily affects Freechat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0329?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0329 published?: CVE-2004-0329 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:freechat:freechat:0.1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freechat:freechat:1.1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*