CVE-2004-0290

CVE-2004-0290 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Freeform Interactive Purge with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Purge Jihad 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote game servers to execute arbitrary code via an information packet that contains large (1) battle type and (2) map name fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0290?
Buffer overflow in Purge Jihad 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote game servers to execute arbitrary code via an information packet that contains large (1) battle type and (2) map name fields.
How severe is CVE-2004-0290?
CVE-2004-0290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0290 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0290?
CVE-2004-0290 primarily affects Freeform Interactive Purge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0290?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0290 published?
CVE-2004-0290 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)