CVE-2004-1576: Format string vulnerability in Judge Dredd: Dredd vs.

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old vulnerability in Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death 1.01 and earlier. A malicious chat message containing format string specifiers could crash the application, creating a denial-of-service condition. The sources do not show data theft, system takeover, a vendor fix, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy installations of Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death 1.01 or earlier, especially multiplayer environments where untrusted users can send chat messages. Most modern enterprise environments are unlikely to run this software. Treat this as low priority unless the organization hosts or depends on this legacy game. The expected business impact is application downtime, not enterprise compromise. Retirement or isolation is the most practical risk decision if no vendor-supported fix is available. Mitigation focus: Identify whether the game is installed or hosted anywhere in scope.; Check vendor or trusted advisory guidance for any available update or workaround.; Retire unsupported installations where there is no business need..

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Jun 30, 2026, 00:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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