CVE-2005-1504

CVE-2005-1504 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gamespy Cd-key Validation System 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

GameSpy SDK CD-Key Validation Toolkit, as used by many online games, allows remote attackers to bypass the CD key validation by sending a spoofed \disc\ command, which tells the server the CD key is no longer in use.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1504?
GameSpy SDK CD-Key Validation Toolkit, as used by many online games, allows remote attackers to bypass the CD key validation by sending a spoofed \disc\ command, which tells the server the CD key is no longer in use.
How severe is CVE-2005-1504?
CVE-2005-1504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1504 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1504?
CVE-2005-1504 affects Gamespy Cd-key Validation System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1504?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1504 published?
CVE-2005-1504 was published on 2005-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)