CVE-2009-2916 describes a format string vulnerability in the CNS_AddTxt function within logs.dll of 2K Games Vietcong 2 version 1.10 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into a user's nickname. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with medium attack complexity and no authentication required. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:2kgames:vietcong_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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