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2.1

Flash Messaging Server lets attackers stay connected

CVE-2004-1586 · published 21 years ago
Summary

The Flash Messaging Server version 5.2.0g can ignore shutdown commands from its clients. This means a remote attacker could keep a connection open and continue to interact with the server. Update to a patched version or apply the vendor's recommended configuration changes to ensure shutdown commands are honored.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
jera_technology flash_messaging_server 5.2.0g
cpe:2.3:a:jera_technology:flash_messaging_server:5.2.0g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Flash Messaging clients can ignore disconnecting commands such as "shutdown" from the Flash Messaging Server 5.2.0g (rev 1.1.2), which could allow remote attackers to stay connected.
Flash Messaging clients can ignore disconnecting commands such as "shutdown" from the Flash Messaging Server 5.2.0g (rev 1.1.2), which could allow remote attackers to stay connected.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published31 Dec 2004
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2004-1586 · NVD
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