CVE-2003-1355: Buffer overflow in the remote console (rcon) in Battlefield 1942 1.2 and 1.3 allows remote attackers to cause

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1355 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting battlefield 1942. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the remote console (rcon) in Battlefield 1942 1.2 and 1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long user name and password.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.5% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: electronic arts

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

electronic arts battlefield 1942 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2 · 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy battlefield-1942 || rpm -q battlefield-1942 || battlefield-1942 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison battlefield-1942 sudo apt install battlefield-1942=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold battlefield-1942

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list battlefield-1942 sudo dnf downgrade battlefield-1942-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add battlefield-1942

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Electronic Arts Battlefield 1942 1.2/1.3 - Remote Administration Authentication Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-1355?

battlefield 1942: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-1355 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1355 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-1355 affect?

CVE-2003-1355 affects battlefield 1942. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the remote console (rcon) in Battlefield 1942 1.2 and 1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long user name and password.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1355?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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