CVE-2004-2029: The Util_DecodeHTTPAuth function in BNBT BitTorrent Tracker Beta 7.5 Release 2 and earlier allows remote attac

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2029 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting bnbt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Util_DecodeHTTPAuth function in BNBT BitTorrent Tracker Beta 7.5 Release 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Basic Authorization HTTP request with a "A==" value.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: trevor hogan

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-05-22 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trevor hogan bnbt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.5_beta_release2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.5_beta_release2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bnbt || rpm -q bnbt || bnbt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.5_beta_release2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bnbt sudo apt install bnbt=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5_beta_release2> sudo apt-mark hold bnbt

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

dnf --showduplicates list bnbt sudo dnf downgrade bnbt-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5_beta_release2> sudo dnf versionlock add bnbt

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: BNBT BitTorrent EasyTracker 7.7r3 - Denial of Service

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2029?

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

Is CVE-2004-2029 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2029 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-2004-2029 affect?

CVE-2004-2029 affects bnbt. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The Util_DecodeHTTPAuth function in BNBT BitTorrent Tracker Beta 7.5 Release 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Basic Authorization HTTP request with a "A==" value.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2029?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2005-2806 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE client.cpp in BNBT EasyTracker 7.7r3.2004.10.27 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servi

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