CVE-2004-2505

Name: CVE-2004-2505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.20%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Macromedia ColdFusion MX before 6.1 does not restrict the size of error messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) by sending repeated GET or POST requests that trigger error messages that use long strings of data.. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Macromedia ColdFusion MX before 6.1 does not restrict the size of error messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) by sending repeated GET or POST requests that trigger error messages that use long strings of data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.20%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macromedia	Coldfusion	5.0
Macromedia	Coldfusion	6.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2505?

How severe is CVE-2004-2505?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2505?

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Source: NVD / NIST