CVE-2004-1216

CVE-2004-1216 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Kreed 1.05 and earlier versions, where remote attackers can freeze the game server. This is achieved by submitting an excessively long nickname or model type, which triggers unhandled dialog boxes on the server. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity, with a network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, leading to a partial availability impact. While there is an ExploitDB entry (EDB-672) detailing a format string/denial of service, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.