How severe is CVE-2004-1745?

CVE-2004-1745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1745 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-2004-1745?

CVE-2004-1745 affects People Can Fly Painkiller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1745?

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

When was CVE-2004-1745 published?

CVE-2004-1745 was published on 2004-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1745

CVE-2004-1745 is a medium-severity vulnerability in People Can Fly Painkiller 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: People Can Fly Painkiller
Published: 2004-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Painkiller 1.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1745?: Buffer overflow in Painkiller 1.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long password.
How severe is CVE-2004-1745?: CVE-2004-1745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1745 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-2004-1745?: CVE-2004-1745 affects People Can Fly Painkiller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1745 published?: CVE-2004-1745 was published on 2004-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:people_can_fly:painkiller:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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