CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2875

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in the CL_ParseDownload function of Quake 3 Engine 1.32c and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted svc_download command with compressed data that triggers the overflow during expansion.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be remotely compromised through a game server or application using the vulnerable engine, leading to system takeover and data breach.

Recommendation

Immediately update Quake 3 Engine to a version newer than 1.32c or apply the vendor's security patch. If updating is not possible, restrict server access to trusted clients only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CL_ParseDownload function of Quake 3 Engine 1.32c and earlier, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a svc_download command with compressed data that triggers the overflow during expansion.

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