CVE-2004-2466
CVE-2004-2466 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Efs Software Easy Chat Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 75% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 75% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Efs Software Easy Chat Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
chat.ghp in Easy Chat Server 1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a long username parameter, possibly due to a buffer overflow. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.2 is also affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2466?
- chat.ghp in Easy Chat Server 1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a long username parameter, possibly due to a buffer overflow. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.2 is also affected.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2466?
- CVE-2004-2466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2466 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-2466?
- CVE-2004-2466 primarily affects Efs Software Easy Chat Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2466?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-2466 published?
- CVE-2004-2466 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-07/0013.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-07/0077.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167892/Easy-Chat-Server-3.1-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12006
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26461
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58427
- http://www.autistici.org/fdonato/advisory/EasyChatServer1.2-adv.txt
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33326
- http://www.osvdb.org/7416
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25328
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67384
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2901
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16629
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36013
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4289
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:efs_software:easy_chat_server:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:efs_software:easy_chat_server:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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