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CVE-2004-0389: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Sat Apr 17 2004(Updated: )

RealNetworks Helix Universal Server 9.0.1 and 9.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed requests that trigger a null dereference, as demonstrated using (1) GET_PARAMETER or (2) DESCRIBE requests.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RealNetworks Helix Server=9.0.1
RealNetworks Helix Server=9.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0389?

    CVE-2004-0389 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service by crashing the server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0389?

    To fix CVE-2004-0389, upgrade RealNetworks Helix Universal Server to version 9.0.3 or later.

  • What versions of Helix Universal Server are affected by CVE-2004-0389?

    CVE-2004-0389 affects RealNetworks Helix Universal Server versions 9.0.1 and 9.0.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-0389 allow?

    CVE-2004-0389 allows remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks by sending malformed GET_PARAMETER or DESCRIBE requests.

  • Is CVE-2004-0389 related to remote code execution?

    No, CVE-2004-0389 specifically leads to a denial of service and does not allow for remote code execution.

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