CVE-2008-3409: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 31 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Unreal Tournament 3 1.3beta4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet containing a large value in a certain size field, followed by a data string of that size, aka attack 1 in ut3mendo.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament | =1.1 | |
| Unreal Tournament | <=1.3 | |
| Unreal Tournament | =1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/ut3mendo-adv.txt
- http://aluigi.org/poc/ut3mendo.zip
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30430
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31265
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2260/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44105
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494929/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3409?
CVE-2008-3409 has a high severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3409?
To mitigate CVE-2008-3409, update Unreal Tournament 3 to version 1.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-3409?
CVE-2008-3409 affects Unreal Tournament 3 versions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 beta 4.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-3409?
CVE-2008-3409 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is CVE-2008-3409 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2008-3409 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited via crafted UDP packets.
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