UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2004-12-31

CVE-2004-2252

sophos astaro_security_linux Security Advisory (CVE-2004-2252)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2004-2252 impacting sophos astaro_security_linux. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The firewall in Astaro Security Linux before 4.024 sends responses to SYN-FIN packets, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain information about the system and construct specialized attacks.

📊 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 sophos / astaro_security_linux
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-203

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-2004-2252 impacting sophos astaro_security_linux.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2004-2252.yaml
id: cve-2004-2252

info:
  name: sophos astaro_security_linux - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2004-2252 affecting sophos astaro_security_linux.
    Evaluation: The firewall in Astaro Security Linux before 4.024 sends responses to SYN-FIN packets, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain informatio...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2004-2252
  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-2004-2252
    cwe-id: CWE-203
  tags: cve,cve-2004-2252,sophos,astaro_security_linux,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "astaro_security_linux"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2004-2252.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2004-2252
# Target: sophos astaro_security_linux | 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-2004-2252 (sophos astaro_security_linux)...")
    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 sophos astaro_security_linux 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-2004-2252.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2004-2252
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install astaro_security_linux 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade astaro_security_linux 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update astaro_security_linux

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2004-2252 in sophos astaro_security_linux?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sophos astaro_security_linux 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-2004-2252?

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-2004-2252?

CVE-2004-2252 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-2004-2252
Weakness CWE-203
Vendor sophos
Product astaro_security_linux
Published 2004-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N