Epic Games Unreal engine 2.5 LEVEL format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Epic Games Unreal engine 2.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Such manipulation of the argument LEVEL leads to format string. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2008-6441. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Epic Games Unreal engine 2.5 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument LEVEL with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in the Epic Games Unreal engine client, as used in multiple games, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the CLASS parameter in a DLMGR command, (2) a malformed package (PKG), and possibly (3) the LEVEL parameter in a WELCOME command.

The weakness was presented 09/12/2008 by Luigi Auriemma (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-6441 since 03/09/2009. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 databases at X-Force (45090), SecurityFocus (BID 31141†), OSVDB (48290†) and Secunia (SA31854†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

• Epic Games

Name

• Unreal engine

Version

• 2.5

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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03/09/2009 +177 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2199 days 🔍
12/08/2017 +997 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-6441 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6441
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47048
X-Force: 45090 - Unreal Engine WELCOME format string
SecurityFocus: 31141 - Epic Games Unreal Engine Multiple Format String Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 31854 - Unreal Engine Format String Vulnerabilities and Denial of Service, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 48290 - Unreal Engine DLMGR / WELCOME Command Remote Format String

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 12/08/2017 07:59
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (56), 12/08/2017 07:59 (8)
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