CVE-2004-2078: Red-M Red-Alert 2.7.5 with software 3.1 build 24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot

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MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2004-2078 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting red-alert. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Red-M Red-Alert 2.7.5 with software 3.1 build 24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot and loss of logged events) via a long request to TCP port 80, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: 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	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: red-m

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-02-09 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

red-m red-alert MITIGATE

Affected: 2.7.5_v3.1_build_24

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.5_v3.1_build_24

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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: Red-M Red-Alert 3.1 - Remote 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-2004-2078?

red-alert: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2078 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2078 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-2004-2078 affect?

CVE-2004-2078 affects red-alert. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Red-M Red-Alert 2.7.5 with software 3.1 build 24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot and loss of logged events) via a long request to TCP port 80, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2078?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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