CVE-2004-2539

CVE-2004-2539 is a high-severity vulnerability in Network Appliance Data Ontap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Network Appliance NetCache 5.2 and Data ONTAP 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic and reboot) and possibly other impacts via unknown attack vectors, possibly related to unspecified worms, as identified by bug ID

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2539?
Unknown vulnerability in Network Appliance NetCache 5.2 and Data ONTAP 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic and reboot) and possibly other impacts via unknown attack vectors, possibly related to unspecified worms, as identified by bug ID
How severe is CVE-2004-2539?
CVE-2004-2539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2539 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2539?
CVE-2004-2539 primarily affects Network Appliance Data Ontap. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2539?
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-2004-2539 published?
CVE-2004-2539 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)