CVE-2004-2545

CVE-2004-2545 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

Description

Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SMTP proxy failure) via unknown attack vendors involving an "extremely busy network." NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability because the embedded monitoring sub-system automatically restarts after the failure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2545?
Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SMTP proxy failure) via unknown attack vendors involving an "extremely busy network." NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability because the embedded monitoring sub-system automatically restarts after the failure.
How severe is CVE-2004-2545?
CVE-2004-2545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2545 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2545?
CVE-2004-2545 affects Securecomputing Sidewinder G2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2545?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2545 published?
CVE-2004-2545 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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