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CVE-2004-0049

6.8 · MEDIUM

Helix Universal Server/Proxy 9 and Mobile Server 10 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain HTTP POST messages to the Administration System port.

Published Feb 17, 2004realnetworksEPSS 1.47%

Overview

CVE-2004-0049 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks helix_universal_mobile_server. It was published on February 17, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Helix Universal Server/Proxy 9 and Mobile Server 10 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain HTTP POST messages to the Administration System port.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update helix_universal_mobile_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
realnetworkshelix_universal_mobile_server0Affected
realnetworkshelix_universal_server0Affected

References

Refseclists.org/lists/vulnwatch/2004/Jan-Mar/0057.htmlRefservice.real.com/help/faq/security/040112_dos/Refservice.real.com/help/faq/security/security022604.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/357834Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9421Refseclists.org/lists/vulnwatch/2004/Jan-Mar/0057.htmlRefservice.real.com/help/faq/security/040112_dos/Refservice.real.com/help/faq/security/security022604.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/357834Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9421

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0049?

CVE-2004-0049 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks helix_universal_mobile_server. It was published on February 17, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-0049?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0049?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update helix_universal_mobile_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-0049?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-0049 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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