CVE-2004-1492: Master of Orion III 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (game exit) via...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a crash bug in Master of Orion III 1.2.5 and earlier. A remote packet with an oversized size value can make the game try to allocate too much memory and exit. Business impact appears limited to availability of this legacy game, based on the supplied sources. Exposure appears limited to systems running Master of Orion III 1.2.5 or earlier with reachable game networking. The source bundle does not identify enterprise software, server components, operating systems, or common platforms. Treat as niche legacy/game exposure unless asset inventory proves otherwise. Low operational priority for most organizations unless the game is present on managed or publicly reachable systems. No source in the bundle indicates enterprise prevalence, active exploitation, or data compromise. Handle through legacy software cleanup and exposure reduction. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or publisher guidance for any official update or workaround.; Restrict untrusted network access to affected game instances.; Remove or isolate unnecessary legacy game software from managed environments..

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Jun 30, 2026, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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