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CVE-2005-1504

5.0 · MEDIUM

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 i…

Published May 11, 2005gamespyEPSS 1.83%

Overview

CVE-2005-1504 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gamespy cd-key_validation_system. It was published on May 11, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gamespy. Update cd-key_validation_system 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

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References

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/gskeyinuse-adv.txtRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111539740212818&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/15254/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20422Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/gskeyinuse-adv.txtRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111539740212818&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/15254/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20422

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1504?

CVE-2005-1504 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gamespy cd-key_validation_system. It was published on May 11, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-1504?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2005-1504?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gamespy. Update cd-key_validation_system 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-2005-1504?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1504 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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