CVE-2004-2271: Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HT

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-2271?

minimal http server: upgrade to newer than 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-2271 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2271 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-2271 affect?

CVE-2004-2271 affects minimal http server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-2271?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2004-2271 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting minimal http server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	72.1% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: minishare

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

minishare minimal http server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy minimal-http-server || rpm -q minimal-http-server || minimal-http-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade minimal-http-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade minimal-http-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: MiniShare 1.4.1 - Remote Buffer Overflow (1)
Exploit-DB: MiniShare 1.4.1 - Remote Buffer Overflow (2)
Exploit-DB: MiniShare 1.4.1 - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Minishare 1.4.1 Buffer Overflow

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-2004-2271?

minimal http server: upgrade to newer than 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2271 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2271 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-2004-2271 affect?

CVE-2004-2271 affects minimal http server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2271?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-2315 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE MiniShare 1.5.4, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash
CVE-2004-2035 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE MiniShare 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed HTTP GET or HEAD

References

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