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CVE-2002-0770

5.0 · MEDIUM

Quake 2 (Q2) server 3.20 and 3.21 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive server cvar variables, obtain directory listings, and execute Q2 server admin commands via a client that does not expan…

Published Aug 12, 2002id_softwareEPSS 5.53%

Overview

CVE-2002-0770 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting id_software quake_2i_server. It was published on August 12, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Quake 2 (Q2) server 3.20 and 3.21 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive server cvar variables, obtain directory listings, and execute Q2 server admin commands via a client that does not expand "$" macros, which causes the server to expand the macros and leak the information, as demonstrated using "say $rcon_password."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from id_software. Update quake_2i_server 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

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References

Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/272548Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9095.phpRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/970915Refwww.osvdb.org/11187Refwww.quakesrc.org/forum/topicDisplay.php?topicID=160Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4744Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/272548Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9095.phpRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/970915Refwww.osvdb.org/11187

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0770?

CVE-2002-0770 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting id_software quake_2i_server. It was published on August 12, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-0770?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0770?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from id_software. Update quake_2i_server 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-2002-0770?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0770 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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