CVE-2003-1433: Medium severity Epic Games Unreal Engine vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

Epic Games Unreal Engine 226f through 436 does not validate the challenge key, which allows remote attackers to exhaust the player limit by joining the game multiple times.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Epic Games Unreal Engine=436
Epic Games Unreal Engine=226f
Epic Games Unreal Engine=433

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 23, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1433?

CVE-2003-1433 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential to disrupt game sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1433?

To mitigate CVE-2003-1433, update to a patched version of Unreal Engine that validates challenge keys.

3

What versions of Unreal Engine are affected by CVE-2003-1433?

CVE-2003-1433 affects Epic Games Unreal Engine versions 226f, 433, and 436.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2003-1433?

The risks of CVE-2003-1433 include remote attackers exhausting player limits, potentially leading to denial of service.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2003-1433?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2003-1433 that allow attackers to join games multiple times without proper validation.

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