8.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-15943

First published: Thu Sep 19 2019(Updated: )

vphysics.dll in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive before 1.37.1.1 allows remote attackers to achieve code execution or denial of service by creating a gaming server and inviting a victim to this server, because a crafted map is mishandled during a memset call.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Counter-Strike 2<1.37.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-15943?

    CVE-2019-15943 is a vulnerability in vphysics.dll in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive before 1.37.1.1 that allows remote attackers to achieve code execution or denial of service.

  • How does CVE-2019-15943 work?

    CVE-2019-15943 works by creating a gaming server and inviting a victim to this server, where a crafted map is mishandled during a memset call.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-15943?

    CVE-2019-15943 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-15943?

    Versions of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive before 1.37.1.1 are affected by CVE-2019-15943.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-15943?

    To fix CVE-2019-15943, update Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to version 1.37.1.1 or later.

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