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CVE-2001-0964

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in client for Half-Life 1.1.0.8 and earlier allows malicious remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long console command.

Published Sep 20, 2001valve_softwareEPSS 2.06%

Overview

CVE-2001-0964 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting valve_software half-life. It was published on September 20, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in client for Half-Life 1.1.0.8 and earlier allows malicious remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long console command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from valve_software. Update half-life to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
valve_softwarehalf-life0Affected

References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-09/0178.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7148Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-09/0178.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7148

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0964?

CVE-2001-0964 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting valve_software half-life. It was published on September 20, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0964?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0964?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from valve_software. Update half-life to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0964?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0964 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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