What is CVE-2020-14983?

CVE-2020-14983 is a vulnerability in Chocolate Doom 3.0.0 and Crispy Doom 5.8.0 that allows a malicious user to perform a buffer overflow by exploiting the server's failure to validate the user-controlled num_players value.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14983?

CVE-2020-14983 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-14983?

Chocolate Doom 3.0.0 and Crispy Doom 5.8.0 are affected by CVE-2020-14983.

How can a malicious user exploit CVE-2020-14983?

A malicious user can exploit CVE-2020-14983 by manipulating the num_players value, leading to a buffer overflow and potential stack manipulation.

Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2020-14983?

It is recommended to update to the latest versions of Chocolate Doom and Crispy Doom, as they contain fixes for CVE-2020-14983.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-14983

critical

9.8

CWE

120 119

22/6/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-14983: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jun 22 2020(Updated: )

The server in Chocolate Doom 3.0.0 and Crispy Doom 5.8.0 doesn't validate the user-controlled num_players value, leading to a buffer overflow. A malicious user can overwrite the server's stack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Chocolate-doom Chocolate Doom	=3.0.0
Chocolate-doom Crispy Doom	=5.8.0
Opensuse Backports	=sle-15-sp1
openSUSE Leap	=15.1
openSUSE Leap	=15.2

Remedy

https://github.com/chocolate-doom/chocolate-doom/issues/1293

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14983?
CVE-2020-14983 is a vulnerability in Chocolate Doom 3.0.0 and Crispy Doom 5.8.0 that allows a malicious user to perform a buffer overflow by exploiting the server's failure to validate the user-controlled num_players value.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14983?
CVE-2020-14983 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-14983?
Chocolate Doom 3.0.0 and Crispy Doom 5.8.0 are affected by CVE-2020-14983.
How can a malicious user exploit CVE-2020-14983?
A malicious user can exploit CVE-2020-14983 by manipulating the num_players value, leading to a buffer overflow and potential stack manipulation.
Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2020-14983?
It is recommended to update to the latest versions of Chocolate Doom and Crispy Doom, as they contain fixes for CVE-2020-14983.

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