CVE-2004-1900: Format string vulnerability in the logging function in IGI 2 Covert Strike server 1.3 and earlier allows remot

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1900 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting i.g.i-2 covert strike. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the logging function in IGI 2 Covert Strike server 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in RCON commands.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: 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	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pan vision

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pan vision i.g.i-2 covert strike DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.2 · 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy i.g.i-2-covert-strike || rpm -q i.g.i-2-covert-strike || i.g.i-2-covert-strike --version

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

apt-cache madison i.g.i-2-covert-strike sudo apt install i.g.i-2-covert-strike=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold i.g.i-2-covert-strike

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

dnf --showduplicates list i.g.i-2-covert-strike sudo dnf downgrade i.g.i-2-covert-strike-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add i.g.i-2-covert-strike

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2004-1900?

i.g.i-2 covert strike: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1900 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1900 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-2004-1900 affect?

CVE-2004-1900 affects i.g.i-2 covert strike. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the logging function in IGI 2 Covert Strike server 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in RCON commands.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1900?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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