How severe is CVE-2004-0425?

CVE-2004-0425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0425?

CVE-2004-0425 affects Netegrity Sideminder Affiliate Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0425?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0425 published?

CVE-2004-0425 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0425

CVE-2004-0425 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netegrity Sideminder Affiliate Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netegrity Sideminder Affiliate Agent
Published: 2004-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in SiteMinder Affiliate Agent 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large SMPROFILE cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0425?: Heap-based buffer overflow in SiteMinder Affiliate Agent 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large SMPROFILE cookie.
How severe is CVE-2004-0425?: CVE-2004-0425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0425?: CVE-2004-0425 affects Netegrity Sideminder Affiliate Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0425?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0425 published?: CVE-2004-0425 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netegrity:sideminder_affiliate_agent:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*