Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) 0.15pre3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the (1) load_cfg and (2) save_cfg functions; possibly allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to (3) the send_message function; and, in the server, via (4) the parse_command_line function.
CVE-2004-0238
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 5%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 91.5%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
November 23, 2004
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (12)
- cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016579.html
- cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107577335424509&w=2
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5AP010KC0C.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9550
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14999
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15000
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016579.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107577335424509&w=2
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5AP010KC0C.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9550
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14999
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15000
Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-23634✓ verifiedFirst seen Feb 2, 2004
0verkill 0.16 - Game Client Multiple Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2004-0238?
CVE-2004-0238 is a none vulnerability published on November 23, 2004. Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) 0.15pre3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the (1) loadcfg and (2) savecfg functions; possibly allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to (3) the…
When was CVE-2004-0238 disclosed?
CVE-2004-0238 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 23, 2004, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2004-0238 actively exploited?
CVE-2004-0238 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2004-0238?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0238, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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