PatchTheCVECVE-2004-1542: Buffer overflow in Soldier of Fortune II 1.03 Gold and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se
CVE-2004-1542 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting soldier of fortune. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Buffer overflow in Soldier of Fortune II 1.03 Gold and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server or client crash) via a long (1) query or (2) reply.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.5% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2004-12-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2004-1542?
soldier of fortune: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2004-1542 being exploited?
CVE-2004-1542 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-2004-1542 affect?
CVE-2004-1542 affects soldier of fortune. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in Soldier of Fortune II 1.03 Gold and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server or client crash) via a long (1) query or (2) reply.
How urgent is CVE-2004-1542?
Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference