MEDIUM
CVE-2004-0049
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 17, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Helix Universal Server/Proxy 9 and Mobile Server 10 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain HTTP POST messages to the Administration System port.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-0049 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
realnetworks2 product(s)
helix universal mobile serverhelix universal server
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
→
http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/040112_dos/Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9421Vendor Advisory
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http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/040112_dos/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9421Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-0049
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 17, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-0049 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.