CVE-2004-2599 Memory corruption in n/a
Local users can crash the Quake II server via buffer overflows in the console or rcon interface, causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-2599?
CVE-2004-2599 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Nov 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Quake II server before R1Q2, as used in multiple products, allow local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via the server console or rcon.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2599?
How do I fix CVE-2004-2599?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2599 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-2004-2599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2599 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xjvg-3p2h-qwh5.