Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the Quake 3 Engine, as used by (1) ET 2.60, (2) Return to Castle Wolfenstein 1.41, and (3) Quake III Arena 1.32b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long remapShader command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Id Software | Quake 3 Arena | 1.32b |
| Id Software | Quake 3 Engine | 1.32b |
| Id Software | Return To Castle Wolfenstein | 1.41 |
| Id Software | Wolfenstein Enemy Territory | 2.60 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19984PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20065
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-12.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/25279
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433349/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17857Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1676
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26264
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1750
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19984PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20065
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-12.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/25279
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433349/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17857Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2236?
CVE-2006-2236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the Quake 3 Engine, as used by (1) ET 2.60, (2) Return to Castle Wolfenstein 1.41, and (3) Quake III Arena 1.32b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long rem...
How severe is CVE-2006-2236?
CVE-2006-2236 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2236?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Id Software Quake 3 Arena, Id Software Quake 3 Engine, Id Software Return To Castle Wolfenstein, Id Software Wolfenstein Enemy Territory.