CVE-2004-1597

Name: CVE-2004-1597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-10-13T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1597 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. RIM Blackberry 7230 running RIM Blackberry OS 3.7 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot and possibly data corruption) via a calendar message with a long Location field, which triggers a watchdog while the message is being stored.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RIM Blackberry 7230 running RIM Blackberry OS 3.7 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot and possibly data corruption) via a calendar message with a long Location field, which triggers a watchdog while the message is being stored.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rim	Blackberry	7230_3.7.1_.41

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-October/027487.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109769022430842&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109778267829493&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/12814Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/8021/7925/8142/Known_%20Issues_-_HexView_advisory_on_BlackBerry_buffer_overflow%2C_DoS%2C_and_data_loss.html?nodeid=737173&vernum=0
http://www.hexview.com/docs/20041012-1.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11389Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17700
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-October/027487.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109769022430842&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109778267829493&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/12814Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/8021/7925/8142/Known_%20Issues_-_HexView_advisory_on_BlackBerry_buffer_overflow%2C_DoS%2C_and_data_loss.html?nodeid=737173&vernum=0
http://www.hexview.com/docs/20041012-1.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11389Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17700

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1597?

How severe is CVE-2004-1597?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1597 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1597?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST