CVE-2004-2299

CVE-2004-2299 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Omnicron OmniHTTPd 3.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long Range header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2299?
Buffer overflow in Omnicron OmniHTTPd 3.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long Range header.
How severe is CVE-2004-2299?
CVE-2004-2299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2299 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2299?
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-2004-2299 published?
CVE-2004-2299 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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