CVE-2004-2496: High severity OpenText OpenText FirstClass vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

The HTTP daemon in OpenText FirstClass 7.1 and 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service availability loss) via a large number of POST requests to /Search.

Affected Software

4 affected components
OpenText OpenText FirstClass=7.1
OpenText OpenText FirstClass=8.0
OpenText OpenText FirstClass=7.1
OpenText OpenText FirstClass=8.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Oct 25, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2496?

CVE-2004-2496 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2496?

To mitigate CVE-2004-2496, you should limit the number of POST requests allowed to the /Search endpoint.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2004-2496?

CVE-2004-2496 affects OpenText FirstClass version 7.1 and 8.0.

4

Can CVE-2004-2496 cause a complete service outage?

Yes, CVE-2004-2496 can lead to service availability loss due to excessive POST requests.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2004-2496?

Yes, exploits for CVE-2004-2496 have been reported, demonstrating its impact on service availability.

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