CVE-2004-2273

Name: CVE-2004-2273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. efFingerD 0.2.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a packet with a single byte, which triggers a "Wrong protocol or connection state" error.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

efFingerD 0.2.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a packet with a single byte, which triggers a "Wrong protocol or connection state" error.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Evan Sims	Effingerd	0.2.12

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/11573Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5992
http://secunia.com/advisories/11573Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5992

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2273?

efFingerD 0.2.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a packet with a single byte, which triggers a "Wrong protocol or connection state" error.

How severe is CVE-2004-2273?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2273?

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