CVE-2004-2545: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2545: Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (S...

Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SMTP proxy failure) via unknown attack vendors involving an "extremely busy network." NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability because the embedded monitoring sub-system automatically restarts after the failure.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old denial-of-service report for Secure Computing Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01. The reported impact is failure of the SMTP proxy under an “extremely busy network” condition. The CVE itself cautions that it may not be a true vulnerability because the monitoring subsystem automatically restarts after failure. Exposure appears limited to environments still running Secure Computing Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 with SMTP proxy functionality. The source bundle does not identify CPEs, successor product names, or additional affected versions. Treat this as a legacy availability risk, not a confirmed high-urgency breach risk. Prioritize if the affected SMTP proxy still supports business mail flow or sits on an internet-facing perimeter. Mitigation focus: Inventory any remaining Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 systems.; Review vendor release notes and advisories for supported remediation.; Monitor SMTP proxy availability and automatic restart events..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 20, 2005, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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