How severe is CVE-2004-2399?

CVE-2004-2399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2399?

CVE-2004-2399 affects Securecomputing Sidewinder G2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2399?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2399 published?

CVE-2004-2399 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2399

CVE-2004-2399 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Securecomputing Sidewinder G2 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Securecomputing Sidewinder G2
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via delayed responses to DNS queries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2399?: Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via delayed responses to DNS queries.
How severe is CVE-2004-2399?: CVE-2004-2399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2399?: CVE-2004-2399 affects Securecomputing Sidewinder G2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2399?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2399 published?: CVE-2004-2399 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:securecomputing:sidewinder_g2:6.1.0.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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