CVE-2004-0278

Name: CVE-2004-0278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-11-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ratbag game engine, as used in products such as Dirt Track Racing, Leadfoot, and World of Outlaws Spring Cars, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a TCP packet that specifies the length of data to read and then sends a second TCP packet that contains less data than specified, which causes Ratbag to repeatedly check the socket for more data.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ratbag game engine, as used in products such as Dirt Track Racing, Leadfoot, and World of Outlaws Spring Cars, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a TCP packet that specifies the length of data to read and then sends a second TCP packet that contains less data than specified, which causes Ratbag to repeatedly check the socket for more data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ratbag	Dirt Track Racing	1.0.3
Ratbag	Dirt Track Racing	2.0
Ratbag	Dirt Track Racing Australia	All versions
Ratbag	Dirt Track Racing Sprint Cars	All versions
Ratbag	Leadfoot	All versions
Ratbag	World Of Outlaws Sprint Cars	All versions

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107655269820530&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9644Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15188
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107655269820530&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9644Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15188

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0278?

How severe is CVE-2004-0278?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0278?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST