CVE-2004-1851: Dameware Mini Remote Control 4.1.0.0 uses insufficiently random data to create the encryption key, which makes

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1851 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mini remote control server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dameware Mini Remote Control 4.1.0.0 uses insufficiently random data to create the encryption key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via brute force guessing.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dameware development

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-03-24 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dameware development mini remote control server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1_.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1_.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-remote-control-server || rpm -q mini-remote-control-server || mini-remote-control-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1_.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-remote-control-server sudo apt install mini-remote-control-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1_.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mini-remote-control-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list mini-remote-control-server sudo dnf downgrade mini-remote-control-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1_.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-remote-control-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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1851?

mini remote control server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1851 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1851 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-2004-1851 affect?

CVE-2004-1851 affects mini remote control server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Dameware Mini Remote Control 4.1.0.0 uses insufficiently random data to create the encryption key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via brute force guessing.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1851?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Related CVEs

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CVE-2003-1030 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 3.73 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

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