CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2082

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A directory traversal vulnerability in the Quake 3 engine allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. The issue occurs when the sv_allowdownload cvar is enabled and an attacker sends a .pk3 file request containing ".." sequences.

Risk Assessment

The organization risks exposure of sensitive data, such as configuration files or user data, stored on the server.

Recommendation

Disable the sv_allowdownload option on the Quake 3 server or apply a security update provided by the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Directory traversal vulnerability in Quake 3 engine, as used in products including Quake3 Arena, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, and Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force, when the sv_allowdownload cvar is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server via ".." sequences in a .pk3 file request.

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