How severe is CVE-2004-2433?

CVE-2004-2433 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2433?

CVE-2004-2433 primarily affects Altnet Altnet Download Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2433?

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-2004-2433 published?

CVE-2004-2433 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2433

CVE-2004-2433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Altnet Altnet Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Altnet Altnet Download Manager
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the IsValidFile function in the ADM ActiveX control for Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.4 and earlier, as used in Kazaa Media Desktop 1.3 through 2.6.4 and Grokkster 1.3 through 2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long bstrFilepath parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2433?: Buffer overflow in the IsValidFile function in the ADM ActiveX control for Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.4 and earlier, as used in Kazaa Media Desktop 1.3 through 2.6.4 and Grokkster 1.3 through 2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long bstrFilepath parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-2433?: CVE-2004-2433 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2433?: CVE-2004-2433 primarily affects Altnet Altnet Download Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2433?: 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-2004-2433 published?: CVE-2004-2433 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:altnet:altnet_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:altnet:altnet_download_manager:4.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:grokster:grokster:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:grokster:grokster:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:grokster:grokster:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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