CVE-2004-2099: Buffer overflow in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.0 client (NFSHP2), version 242 and earlier, allows remote atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-2099?

need for speed hot pursuit 2: upgrade to newer than 242.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-2099 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2099 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-2099 affect?

CVE-2004-2099 affects need for speed hot pursuit 2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Buffer overflow in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.0 client (NFSHP2), version 242 and earlier, allows remote attackers (servers) to execute arbitrary code via long (1) gamename, (2) gamever, (3) hostname, (4) gametype, (5) mapname or (6) gamem

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-2099?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2004-2099 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting need for speed hot pursuit 2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.0 client (NFSHP2), version 242 and earlier, allows remote attackers (servers) to execute arbitrary code via long (1) gamename, (2) gamever, (3) hostname, (4) gametype, (5) mapname or (6) gamemode commands.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
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

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

electronic arts need for speed hot pursuit 2 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 242.0

Fixed in: newer than 242.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-2 || rpm -q need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-2 || need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-2 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 242.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-2

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Need for Speed 2 - Remote Client Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2099?

need for speed hot pursuit 2: upgrade to newer than 242.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2099 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2099 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-2004-2099 affect?

CVE-2004-2099 affects need for speed hot pursuit 2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Buffer overflow in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.0 client (NFSHP2), version 242 and earlier, allows remote attackers (servers) to execute arbitrary code via long (1) gamename, (2) gamever, (3) hostname, (4) gametype, (5) mapname or (6) gamem

How urgent is CVE-2004-2099?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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