CVE-2006-3401 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Quake 3 Engine, specifically affecting Quake 3: Arena versions 1.32b and 1.32c. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying excessively long CS_ITEMS values. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit for Windows x86 clients is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.32bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_engine:1.32b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.32cCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_engine:1.32c:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
icculus_812CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_engine:icculus_812:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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