VDB-14105 · CVE-1999-1505 · QW vulnerability

Id Software QuakeWorld 2.10 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Id Software QuakeWorld 2.10. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-1505. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Id Software QuakeWorld 2.10. This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in QuakeWorld 2.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long initial connect packet.

The weakness was published 04/07/1998 by Glenn F. Maynard as QW vulnerability as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1505. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 60†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Id Software

Name

QuakeWorld

Version

2.10

License

commercial

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/07/1998 🔍
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06/19/2014 +5917 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: QW vulnerability
Researcher: Glenn F. Maynard
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1505 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1505
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14105
SecurityFocus: 60 - QuakeWorld Connect Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 10:49
Updated: 04/17/2026 10:04
Changes: 06/19/2014 10:49 (48), 05/19/2018 09:54 (3), 04/17/2026 10:04 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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