CVE-2008-6737: Infoleak
First published: Tue Apr 21 2009(Updated: )
Crysis 1.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive player information such as real IP addresses by sending a keyexchange packet without a previous join packet, which causes Crysis to send a disconnect packet that includes unrelated log information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Crysis | =1.1 | |
| Crysis | <=1.21 | |
| Crysis | =1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6737?
CVE-2008-6737 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive player information.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6737?
To fix CVE-2008-6737, updating to version 1.21 or later of Crysis is recommended.
What type of information can attackers obtain through CVE-2008-6737?
Attackers can obtain sensitive player information, including real IP addresses, through CVE-2008-6737.
In which versions of Crysis is CVE-2008-6737 present?
CVE-2008-6737 is present in Crysis versions 1.1 through 1.21.
What does the exploit in CVE-2008-6737 involve?
The exploit in CVE-2008-6737 involves sending a keyexchange packet without a previous join packet to trigger a disconnect packet that leaks information.
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