CVE-2007-5248 describes multiple format string vulnerabilities in the ID Software Doom 3 engine, affecting Doom 3 1.3.1 and earlier, Quake 4 1.4.2 and earlier, and Prey 1.3 and earlier, specifically when Punkbuster is enabled. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by sending crafted PB_Y or PB_U packets containing format string specifiers. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this is a critical vulnerability, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, requiring no authentication, and leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation or Metasploit modules are reported, an ExploitDB entry exists, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this issue.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:id_software:doom_3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:take2games:prey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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