CVE-2008-7203: Medium severity counter-strike 2 vulnerability
Published Sep 11, 2009
·Updated
Valve Software Half-Life Counter-Strike 1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple crafted login packets.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Valvesoftware Counter-strike=1.6
Event History
Sep 11, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-7203?
CVE-2008-7203 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that allows remote attackers to crash the Counter-Strike 1.6 game server.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-7203?
To mitigate CVE-2008-7203, update to a patched version of Counter-Strike or implement network filtering to block malicious login packets.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2008-7203?
CVE-2008-7203 specifically affects Valve Software Counter-Strike version 1.6.
4
Can CVE-2008-7203 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-7203 can be exploited remotely by sending multiple crafted login packets to the game server.
5
What impact does CVE-2008-7203 have on the game server?
The impact of CVE-2008-7203 is a significant disruption leading to a denial of service, causing the game server to crash.