HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-1500
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CVE-2004-1500

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

2.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Format string vulnerability in the Lithtech engine, as used in multiple games, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in (1) a nickname or (2) a message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-1500 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-1500. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

purge jihad
alien versus predatorbloodcontract jackglobal operationskiss psycho circuslegends of might and magicno one lives foreversanityshogotron
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (12)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-1500
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2004-1500 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.