CVE-2004-1493

Name: CVE-2004-1493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Master of Orion III 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via multiple connections with long nicknames, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 3.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Master of Orion III 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via multiple connections with long nicknames, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.45%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1493?

Master of Orion III 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via multiple connections with long nicknames, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

How severe is CVE-2004-1493?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1493?

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Source: NVD / NIST