CVE-2008-7015: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 19, 2009
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Updated

Unreal engine 3, as used in Unreal Tournament 3 1.3, Frontlines: Fuel of War 1.1.1, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server exit) via a packet with a large length value that triggers a memory allocation failure.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Epic Games Unreal Tournament=3-1.3
Frontlines Fuel of War<=1.1.1

Event History

Aug 19, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7015?

CVE-2008-7015 has a moderate severity level, as it can lead to a denial of service by causing server exits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-7015?

To address CVE-2008-7015, it's recommended to patch the affected software versions with updates from the vendor.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-7015?

CVE-2008-7015 affects Unreal Tournament 3 version 1.3 and Frontlines: Fuel of War version 1.1.1.

4

Can CVE-2008-7015 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-7015 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending crafted packets with large length values.

5

What kind of attack is CVE-2008-7015 associated with?

CVE-2008-7015 is associated with a denial of service attack that can crash the server.

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