CVE-2008-1127 describes a format string vulnerability in the cryactio function of Crysis version 1.1.1.5879. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into their username, which is triggered when their in-game character is killed. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.0, indicating a medium severity, as it requires authentication and moderate attack complexity, but can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. While there's no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, a Proof-of-Concept for a Denial of Service exploit exists on ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.1.5879CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:crytek:crysis:1.1.1.5879:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.