CVE-2000-0969 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Half-Life dedicated servers by injecting format strings into the changelevel command via console or rcon.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0969?

CVE-2000-0969 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in Half Life dedicated server build 3104 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting format strings into the changelevel command, via the system console or rcon.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Valve Software Half-Life Dedicated Server.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0969?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2000-0969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jrm7-fxfw-383p.