CVE-2004-2029
Published May 10, 2005 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The Util_DecodeHTTPAuth function in BNBT BitTorrent Tracker Beta 7.5 Release 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Basic Authorization HTTP request with a "A==" value.
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QFinch assessment
The Util_DecodeHTTPAuth function in BNBT BitTorrent Tracker Beta 7.5 Release 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Basic Authorization HTTP request with a "A==" value.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 20%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 6336 ↗
- 20040522 BNBT BitTorrent Tracker Denial Of Service ↗
- bnbt.go-dedicated.com ↗
- 11684 ↗
- fux0r.phathookups.com ↗
- 1010254 ↗
- 10399 ↗
- bittorrent-http-get-dos(16228) ↗
Record history
Published May 10, 2005 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026