CVE-2004-0799

CVE-2004-0799 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Whatsup Gold 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

Description

The HTTP daemon in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 8.03 and 8.03 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a GET request containing an MS-DOS device name, as demonstrated using "prn.htm".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0799?
The HTTP daemon in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 8.03 and 8.03 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a GET request containing an MS-DOS device name, as demonstrated using "prn.htm".
How severe is CVE-2004-0799?
CVE-2004-0799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0799 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0799?
CVE-2004-0799 primarily affects Ipswitch Whatsup Gold. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0799?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0799 published?
CVE-2004-0799 was published on 2004-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)