CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0969

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2000-0969 describes a format string vulnerability in Half Life dedicated server build 3104 and earlier, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting format strings into the changelevel command via the system console or rcon.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations, enabling attackers to remotely take control of the server and perform unauthorized actions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Half Life server to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to the system console and rcon to trusted users only.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in Half Life dedicated server build 3104 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting format strings into the changelevel command, via the system console or rcon.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS