How severe is CVE-2009-2916?

CVE-2009-2916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-2916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2916?

CVE-2009-2916 affects 2kgames Vietcong 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2916?

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-2009-2916 published?

CVE-2009-2916 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2916

CVE-2009-2916 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 2kgames Vietcong 2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: 2kgames Vietcong 2
Published: 2009-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the CNS_AddTxt function in logs.dll in 2K Games Vietcong 2 1.10 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the nickname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2916?: Format string vulnerability in the CNS_AddTxt function in logs.dll in 2K Games Vietcong 2 1.10 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the nickname.
How severe is CVE-2009-2916?: CVE-2009-2916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2916?: CVE-2009-2916 affects 2kgames Vietcong 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2916?: 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-2009-2916 published?: CVE-2009-2916 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:2kgames:vietcong_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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