CVE-2004-0799
First published: Fri Sep 17 2004(Updated: )
The HTTP daemon in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 8.03 and 8.03 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a GET request containing an MS-DOS device name, as demonstrated using "prn.htm".
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =8.03_hotfix_1 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =7.0 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =7.03 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =7.04 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =8.0 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =8.01 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =8.03 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =8.0 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =8.03 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =7.03 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =8.01 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =7.04 | |
| Progress Software WhatsUp Gold | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0799?
CVE-2004-0799 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a server crash.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0799?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0799, upgrade to a patched version of Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of WhatsUp Gold are affected by CVE-2004-0799?
CVE-2004-0799 affects WhatsUp Gold versions 7.0, 7.03, 7.04, 8.0, 8.01, 8.03, and 8.03 Hotfix 1.
What exploit does CVE-2004-0799 utilize?
CVE-2004-0799 is exploited using a GET request that contains an MS-DOS device name, like 'prn.htm'.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0799?
A potential workaround for CVE-2004-0799 includes implementing network controls to filter out malicious requests.
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