How severe is CVE-2009-3924?

CVE-2009-3924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3924 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3924?

CVE-2009-3924 primarily affects Raven Software Soldier Of Fortune 2. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3924?

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-2009-3924 published?

CVE-2009-3924 was published on 2009-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3924

CVE-2009-3924 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Raven Software Soldier Of Fortune 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Raven Software Soldier Of Fortune 2
Published: 2009-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in pbsv.dll, as used in Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other applications when Even Balance PunkBuster 1.728 or earlier is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long restart packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3924?: Buffer overflow in pbsv.dll, as used in Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other applications when Even Balance PunkBuster 1.728 or earlier is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long restart packet.
How severe is CVE-2009-3924?: CVE-2009-3924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3924 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3924?: CVE-2009-3924 primarily affects Raven Software Soldier Of Fortune 2. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3924?: 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-2009-3924 published?: CVE-2009-3924 was published on 2009-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:raven_software:soldier_of_fortune_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:punkbuster:punkbuster:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:punkbuster:punkbuster:1.272:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:punkbuster:punkbuster:1.457:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:punkbuster:punkbuster:1.458:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:punkbuster:punkbuster:1.641:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:punkbuster:punkbuster:1.642:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:punkbuster:punkbuster:1.718:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:punkbuster:punkbuster:1.723:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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