HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-2442
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CVE-2004-2442

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple interpretation error in various F-Secure Anti-Virus products, including Workstation 5.43 and earlier, Windows Servers 5.50 and earlier, MIMEsweeper 5.50 and earlier, Anti-Virus for Linux Servers and Gateways 4.61 and earlier, and other products, allows remote attackers to bypass antivirus protection via a compressed file with both local and global headers set to zero, which does not prevent the compressed file from being opened on the target system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-2442 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-2442. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

f-secure5 product(s)
f-secure anti-virusf-secure for firewallsf-secure internet securityf-secure personal expressinternet gatekeeper
Source: NVD CPE · 32 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/13263/
PATCHhttp://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2004-3.shtml
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11732
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/13263/
PATCHhttp://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2004-3.shtml
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11732
ADVISORYhttp://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-041.shtml
ADVISORYhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/968818
ADVISORYhttp://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-041.shtml
ADVISORYhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/968818

All References (12)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/13263/Patch
→
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-041.shtmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2004-3.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/968818Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11732Patch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18217
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/13263/Patch
→
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-041.shtmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2004-3.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/968818Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11732Patch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18217

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-2442
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2004-2442 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.
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