CVE-2004-2271
CVE-2004-2271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minishare Minimal Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Minishare Minimal Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2271?
- Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2271?
- CVE-2004-2271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2271 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-2271?
- CVE-2004-2271 affects Minishare Minimal Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2271?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-2271 published?
- CVE-2004-2271 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-11/0208.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13114
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012106
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=241158
- http://www.osvdb.org/11530
- http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/6X00B1PBPC.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11620
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17978
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:minishare:minimal_http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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