How severe is CVE-2004-1539?

CVE-2004-1539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1539?

CVE-2004-1539 primarily affects Gearbox Software Halo Combat Evolved. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1539?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1539 published?

CVE-2004-1539 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1539

CVE-2004-1539 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gearbox Software Halo Combat Evolved with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gearbox Software Halo Combat Evolved
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Halo: Combat Evolved 1.05 and earlier allows remote game servers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a long value in a game server reply, which triggers a NULL dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1539?: Halo: Combat Evolved 1.05 and earlier allows remote game servers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a long value in a game server reply, which triggers a NULL dereference.
How severe is CVE-2004-1539?: CVE-2004-1539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1539?: CVE-2004-1539 primarily affects Gearbox Software Halo Combat Evolved. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1539?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1539 published?: CVE-2004-1539 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gearbox_software:halo_combat_evolved:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gearbox_software:halo_combat_evolved:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gearbox_software:halo_combat_evolved:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gearbox_software:halo_combat_evolved:1.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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