How severe is CVE-2004-0345?

CVE-2004-0345 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0345?

CVE-2004-0345 primarily affects Volition Red Faction. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0345?

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-2004-0345 published?

CVE-2004-0345 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0345

CVE-2004-0345 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Volition Red Faction 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Volition Red Faction
Published: 2004-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Red Faction client 1.20 and earlier allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long server name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0345?: Buffer overflow in Red Faction client 1.20 and earlier allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long server name.
How severe is CVE-2004-0345?: CVE-2004-0345 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0345?: CVE-2004-0345 primarily affects Volition Red Faction. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0345?: 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-2004-0345 published?: CVE-2004-0345 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:volition:red_faction:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:volition:red_faction:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:volition:red_faction:1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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