CVE-2004-2433: Buffer overflow in the IsValidFile function in the ADM ActiveX control for Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.4 and

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2433 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting altnet download manager, grokster, kazaa media desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the IsValidFile function in the ADM ActiveX control for Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.4 and earlier, as used in Kazaa Media Desktop 1.3 through 2.6.4 and Grokkster 1.3 through 2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long bstrFilepath parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: 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	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: altnet · grokster · kazaa

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

altnet altnet download manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.0.2 · 4.0.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy altnet-download-manager || rpm -q altnet-download-manager || altnet-download-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade altnet-download-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade altnet-download-manager

Note

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

grokster grokster DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3 · 1.3.3 · 2.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison grokster sudo apt install grokster=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold grokster

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

dnf --showduplicates list grokster sudo dnf downgrade grokster-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add grokster

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.

kazaa kazaa media desktop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3 · 1.3.1 · 1.3.2 · 1.6.1 · 2.0 · 2.0.2 · 2.6.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kazaa-media-desktop || rpm -q kazaa-media-desktop || kazaa-media-desktop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kazaa-media-desktop sudo apt install kazaa-media-desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold kazaa-media-desktop

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

dnf --showduplicates list kazaa-media-desktop sudo dnf downgrade kazaa-media-desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add kazaa-media-desktop

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-2004-2433?

altnet download manager: upgrade to newer than 4.0.0.2; grokster: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; kazaa media desktop: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2433 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2433 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-2004-2433 affect?

CVE-2004-2433 affects altnet download manager, grokster, kazaa media desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the IsValidFile function in the ADM ActiveX control for Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.4 and earlier, as used in Kazaa Media Desktop 1.3 through 2.6.4 and Grokkster 1.3 through 2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbit

How urgent is CVE-2004-2433?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-5217 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the ADM4 ActiveX control in adm4.dll in Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.6, as use

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