CVE-2004-2169: Application Access Server (A-A-S) 1.0.37 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of se

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2169 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting a-a-s application access server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Application Access Server (A-A-S) 1.0.37 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long file request.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: a-a-s application access server

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

a-a-s application access server a-a-s application access server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.37

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.37

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a-a-s-application-access-server || rpm -q a-a-s-application-access-server || a-a-s-application-access-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.37 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison a-a-s-application-access-server sudo apt install a-a-s-application-access-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.37> sudo apt-mark hold a-a-s-application-access-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list a-a-s-application-access-server sudo dnf downgrade a-a-s-application-access-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.37> sudo dnf versionlock add a-a-s-application-access-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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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-2004-2169?

a-a-s application access server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2169 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2169 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-2004-2169 affect?

CVE-2004-2169 affects a-a-s application access server. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Application Access Server (A-A-S) 1.0.37 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long file request.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2169?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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