CVE-2004-2164: shoprestoreorder.asp in VP-ASP 5.0 does not close the database connection when a user restores a previous orde

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2164 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting vp-asp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

shoprestoreorder.asp in VP-ASP 5.0 does not close the database connection when a user restores a previous order, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection consumption).

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: virtual programming

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

virtual programming vp-asp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vp-asp || rpm -q vp-asp || vp-asp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vp-asp sudo apt install vp-asp=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold vp-asp

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

dnf --showduplicates list vp-asp sudo dnf downgrade vp-asp-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add vp-asp

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2004-2164?

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

Is CVE-2004-2164 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2164 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-2004-2164 affect?

CVE-2004-2164 affects vp-asp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). shoprestoreorder.asp in VP-ASP 5.0 does not close the database connection when a user restores a previous order, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection consumption).

How urgent is CVE-2004-2164?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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