Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the Cl_GetPackets function in cl_main.c in the client in Doomsday (aka deng) 1.9.0-beta5.1 and earlier allows remote Doomsday servers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a PSV_CONSOLE_TEXT message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Doomsday | Doomsday | <= 1.9.0_beta5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.org/poc/dumsdei.zipExploit
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=190835
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26524Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28821
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200802-02.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3084
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478077/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25483Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36337
- http://aluigi.org/poc/dumsdei.zipExploit
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=190835
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26524Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28821
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200802-02.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3084
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4644?
CVE-2007-4644 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the Cl_GetPackets function in cl_main.c in the client in Doomsday (aka deng) 1.9.0-beta5.1 and earlier allows remote Doomsday servers to execute arbitrary code via forma...
How severe is CVE-2007-4644?
CVE-2007-4644 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Doomsday Doomsday.