CVE-2004-2405

Name: CVE-2004-2405
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2405 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in multiple F-Secure Anti-Virus products, including F-Secure Anti-Virus 5.42 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass scanning or cause a denial of service (crash or module restart), depending on the product, via a malformed LHA archive.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in multiple F-Secure Anti-Virus products, including F-Secure Anti-Virus 5.42 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass scanning or cause a denial of service (crash or module restart), depending on the product, via a malformed LHA archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F-Secure	F-Secure Anti-Virus	<= 4.52
F-Secure	F-Secure Anti-Virus	<= 5.42
F-Secure	F-Secure Anti-Virus	<= 5.52
F-Secure	F-Secure Anti-Virus	<= 6.21
F-Secure	F-Secure Anti-Virus	<= 2004
F-Secure	F-Secure Anti-Virus	4.60
F-Secure	F-Secure For Firewalls	<= 6.20
F-Secure	F-Secure Internet Security	<= 2004
F-Secure	Internet Gatekeeper	<= 6.32

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/11712Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2004-1.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16258
http://secunia.com/advisories/11712Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2004-1.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16258

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2405?

How severe is CVE-2004-2405?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2405 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2405?

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