CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2593

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in command-packet processing of Quake II server before R1Q2, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a packet with a long cmd_args buffer.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to server takeover and compromise system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update the Quake II server to version R1Q2 or later, which eliminates this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in command-packet processing of Quake II server before R1Q2, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a packet with a long cmd_args buffer.

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