CVE-2004-1869

CVE-2004-1869 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nival Interactive Etherlords 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

Description

Etherlords I 1.07 and earlier and Etherlords II 1.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending a packet that specifies the size for the next packet, then sending a larger packet than specified, which causes Etherlords to read unallocated memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1869?
Etherlords I 1.07 and earlier and Etherlords II 1.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending a packet that specifies the size for the next packet, then sending a larger packet than specified, which causes Etherlords to read unallocated memory.
How severe is CVE-2004-1869?
CVE-2004-1869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1869 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1869?
CVE-2004-1869 primarily affects Nival Interactive Etherlords. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1869?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1869 published?
CVE-2004-1869 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)