CVE-2004-0389

Name: CVE-2004-0389
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-06-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 52.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0389 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 52.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

52.49%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realnetworks	Helix Universal Server	9.0.1
Realnetworks	Helix Universal Server	9.0.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/11395Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=102&type=vulnerabilitiesBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10157Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15880Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/11395Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=102&type=vulnerabilitiesBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10157Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15880Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0389?

How severe is CVE-2004-0389?

CVE-2004-0389 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 52.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0389?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-0389?

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Source: NVD / NIST