CVE-2008-3286: Input Validation

Published Jul 24, 2008
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Updated

SWAT 4 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a (1) VERIFYCONTENT or (2) GAMECONFIG command sent to the server before user session initialization, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference; or (3) a GAMESPYRESPONSE command followed by a long RS string.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sierra Swat 4<=1.1

Event History

Jul 24, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3286?

CVE-2008-3286 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to a denial of service through daemon crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3286?

To fix CVE-2008-3286, update to a newer version of SWAT 4 that addresses this vulnerability beyond version 1.1.

3

What types of commands can exploit CVE-2008-3286?

CVE-2008-3286 can be exploited using the VERIFYCONTENT, GAMECONFIG, or GAMESPYRESPONSE commands sent during improper session initialization.

4

Can CVE-2008-3286 affect all versions of SWAT 4?

CVE-2008-3286 affects all versions of SWAT 4 up to and including version 1.1.

5

What consequences can arise from CVE-2008-3286?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-3286 can lead to server instability, causing crashes and disrupting gameplay.

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