CVE-2004-2099

Name: CVE-2004-2099
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2099 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.28%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Electronic Arts	Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2	<= 242.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2099?

How severe is CVE-2004-2099?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2099 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2099?

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Source: NVD / NIST