CVE-2005-0984: Buffer overflow in the G_Printf function in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 1.011 and earlier allows remot

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0984 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting star wars jedi knight jedi academy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the G_Printf function in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 1.011 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long message using commands such as (1) say and (2) tell.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lucasarts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lucasarts star wars jedi knight jedi academy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy || rpm -q star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy || star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy sudo apt install star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.11> sudo apt-mark hold star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy

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

dnf --showduplicates list star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy sudo dnf downgrade star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.11> sudo dnf versionlock add star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy

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: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 1.0.11 - Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0984?

star wars jedi knight jedi academy: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0984 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0984 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-2005-0984 affect?

CVE-2005-0984 affects star wars jedi knight jedi academy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in the G_Printf function in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 1.011 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long message using commands such as (1) say and (2) tell.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0984?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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