CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2724

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in LionMax Software Chat Anywhere 2.72a allows remote attackers to cause a server crash and client CPU consumption by sending a username starting with a percent sign (%) followed by a null character.

Risk Assessment

The attack can lead to server downtime and high CPU usage on clients, resulting in denial of service (DoS) for all users.

Recommendation

Update Chat Anywhere to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability, or apply firewall rules to block suspicious usernames.

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Original NVD description (English source)

LionMax Software Chat Anywhere 2.72a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash and client CPU consumption) via a username beginning with percent (%) followed by a null character.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS