CVE-2004-2075

CVE-2004-2075 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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

Sophos Anti-Virus 3.78 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a MIME header that is not properly terminated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2075?
Sophos Anti-Virus 3.78 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a MIME header that is not properly terminated.
How severe is CVE-2004-2075?
CVE-2004-2075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2075 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2075?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2075 published?
CVE-2004-2075 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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