CVE-2004-0345: Buffer overflow in Red Faction client 1.20 and earlier allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a l

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0345 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting red faction. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Red Faction client 1.20 and earlier allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long server name.

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	6.0% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: volition

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

volition red faction DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy red-faction || rpm -q red-faction || red-faction --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison red-faction sudo apt install red-faction=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold red-faction

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

dnf --showduplicates list red-faction sudo dnf downgrade red-faction-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add red-faction

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: Red Faction 1.20 - Server Reply Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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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-2004-0345?

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

Is CVE-2004-0345 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0345 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-2004-0345 affect?

CVE-2004-0345 affects red faction. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in Red Faction client 1.20 and earlier allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long server name.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0345?

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

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References

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