Vulnerability Description
Quake 3 engine, as used in multiple games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client disconnect) via a long message, which is not properly truncated and causes the engine to process the remaining data as if it were network data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Activision | Call Of Duty | 1.4 |
| Activision | Call Of Duty United Offensive | 1.41 |
| Activision | Return To Castle Wolfenstein | 1.0 |
| Id Software | Quake 3 Arena | 1.1.7 |
| Id Software | Quake 3 Arena Server | 1.29f |
| Id Software | Quake 3 Engine | All versions |
| Id Software | Wolfenstein Enemy Territory | 1.0.2 |
| Lucasarts | Star Wars Jedi Knight Ii Jedi Outcast | 1.0.4 |
| Lucasarts | Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy | 1.0.11 |
| Raven Software | Soldier Of Fortune 2 | 1.0.2 |
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/q3msgboom-adv.txtExploit
- http://bani.anime.net/banimod/forums/viewtopic.php?p=27322
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111246796918067&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14811
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12976
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/q3msgboom-adv.txtExploit
- http://bani.anime.net/banimod/forums/viewtopic.php?p=27322
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111246796918067&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14811
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12976
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0983?
CVE-2005-0983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Quake 3 engine, as used in multiple games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client disconnect) via a long message, which is not properly truncated and causes the engine to process...
How severe is CVE-2005-0983?
CVE-2005-0983 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Activision Call Of Duty, Activision Call Of Duty United Offensive, Activision Return To Castle Wolfenstein, Id Software Quake 3 Arena, Id Software Quake 3 Arena Server.