CVE-2004-0292: Buffer overflow in KarjaSoft Sami HTTP Server 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cras

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0292 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting sami http server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in KarjaSoft Sami HTTP Server 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.6% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: karjasoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-11-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

karjasoft sami http server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sami-http-server || rpm -q sami-http-server || sami-http-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sami-http-server sudo apt install sami-http-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold sami-http-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sami-http-server sudo dnf downgrade sami-http-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add sami-http-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: KarjaSoft Sami HTTP Server 1.0.4 - GET Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0292?

sami http server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0292 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0292 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0292 affect?

CVE-2004-0292 affects sami http server. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in KarjaSoft Sami HTTP Server 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0292?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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