CVE-1999-1505

Summary

CVE-1999-1505 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting QuakeWorld version 2.10. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a long initial connect packet, causing a denial of service (DoS) condition and potentially gaining the ability to execute arbitrary commands. This could lead to significant security risks and potential unauthorized access or system crashes. QuakeWorld users are advised to upgrade to a patched version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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