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CVE-2004-2099

5.1 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.0 client (NFSHP2), version 242 and earlier, allows remote attackers (servers) to execute arbitrary code via long (1) gamename, (2) gamever, (3) hostn…

Published Dec 31, 2004electronic_artsEPSS 4.28%

Overview

CVE-2004-2099 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting electronic_arts need_for_speed_hot_pursuit_2. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.0 client (NFSHP2), version 242 and earlier, allows remote attackers (servers) to execute arbitrary code via long (1) gamename, (2) gamever, (3) hostname, (4) gametype, (5) mapname or (6) gamemode commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from electronic_arts. Update need_for_speed_hot_pursuit_2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
electronic_artsneed_for_speed_hot_pursuit_20Affected

References

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/nfshp2cbof-adv.txtRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107479094508691&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9473Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14909Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/nfshp2cbof-adv.txtRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107479094508691&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9473Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14909

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2099?

CVE-2004-2099 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting electronic_arts need_for_speed_hot_pursuit_2. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-2099?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2099?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from electronic_arts. Update need_for_speed_hot_pursuit_2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2099?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-2099 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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