CVE-2004-2496

Name: CVE-2004-2496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2496 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HTTP daemon in OpenText FirstClass 7.1 and 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service availability loss) via a large number of POST requests to /Search.. EPSS estimates a 9.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HTTP daemon in OpenText FirstClass 7.1 and 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service availability loss) via a large number of POST requests to /Search.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.15%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2496?

The HTTP daemon in OpenText FirstClass 7.1 and 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service availability loss) via a large number of POST requests to /Search.

How severe is CVE-2004-2496?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2496 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2496?

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Source: NVD / NIST