Description
Quake II server before R1Q2, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (exhaustion of connection slots) via a large number of connections from the same IP address.
Product(s):
- Id Software Quake II Server 3.20
- Id Software Quake II Server 3.21
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-2596, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-2596 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References:
- http://webappsec.pbworks.com/Improper-Input-Handling
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- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-2596