CVE-2004-0290: Buffer overflow in Purge Jihad 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote game servers to execute arbitrary code via an i

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0290 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting purge, purge jihad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Purge Jihad 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote game servers to execute arbitrary code via an information packet that contains large (1) battle type and (2) map name fields.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.1% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: freeform interactive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-11-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freeform interactive purge DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy purge || rpm -q purge || purge --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison purge sudo apt install purge=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.7> sudo apt-mark hold purge

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

dnf --showduplicates list purge sudo dnf downgrade purge-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.7> sudo dnf versionlock add purge

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.

freeform interactive purge jihad DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy purge-jihad || rpm -q purge-jihad || purge-jihad --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison purge-jihad sudo apt install purge-jihad=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold purge-jihad

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

dnf --showduplicates list purge-jihad sudo dnf downgrade purge-jihad-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add purge-jihad

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: Freeform Interactive Purge 1.4.7/Purge Jihad 2.0.1 Game Client - Remote 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-2004-0290?

purge: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; purge jihad: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0290 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0290 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-2004-0290 affect?

CVE-2004-0290 affects purge, purge jihad. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in Purge Jihad 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote game servers to execute arbitrary code via an information packet that contains large (1) battle type and (2) map name fields.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0290?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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