UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2004-03-23

CVE-2004-1852

solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control Security Advisory (CVE-2004-1852)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2004-1852 impacting solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
DameWare Mini Remote Control 3.x before 3.74 and 4.x before 4.2 transmits the Blowfish encryption key in plaintext, which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product solarwinds / dameware_mini_remote_control
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-319

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2004-1852 impacting solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2004-1852.yaml
id: cve-2004-1852

info:
  name: solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2004-1852 affecting solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control.
    Evaluation: DameWare Mini Remote Control 3.x before 3.74 and 4.x before 4.2 transmits the Blowfish encryption key in plaintext, which allows remote attackers to g...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2004-1852
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2004-1852
    cwe-id: CWE-319
  tags: cve,cve-2004-1852,solarwinds,dameware_mini_remote_cont,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "dameware_mini_remote_control"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2004-1852.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2004-1852
# Target: solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2004-1852 (solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2004-1852.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2004-1852
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install dameware_mini_remote_cont 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade dameware_mini_remote_cont 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update dameware_mini_remote_cont

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i dameware_mini_remote_cont 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i dameware_mini_remote_cont

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2004-1852 in solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update solarwinds dameware_mini_remote_control packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2004-1852?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2004-1852?

CVE-2004-1852 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2004-1852
Weakness CWE-319
Vendor solarwinds
Product dameware_mini_remote_control
Published 2004-03-23
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N