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CVE-2004-2598

5.0 · MEDIUM

Quake II server before R1Q2, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to corrupt the server's client state data structure by exiting a session without a valid disconnect command, then…

Published Dec 31, 2004id_softwareEPSS 1.39%

Overview

CVE-2004-2598 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting id_software quake_ii_server. It was published on December 31, 2004 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 II server before R1Q2, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to corrupt the server's client state data structure by exiting a session without a valid disconnect command, then reconnecting, which prevents a mod from being notified of changes in the client state. NOTE: the impact of this issue will vary depending on which mod is being used.

Remediation

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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-10/0299.htmlRefsecur1ty.net/advisories/001Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1011979Refweb.archive.org/web/20041130092749/www.r1ch.net/stuff/r1q2/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11551Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-10/0299.htmlRefsecur1ty.net/advisories/001Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1011979Refweb.archive.org/web/20041130092749/www.r1ch.net/stuff/r1q2/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11551

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2598?

CVE-2004-2598 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting id_software quake_ii_server. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-2598?

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-2004-2598?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from id_software. Update quake_ii_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-2004-2598?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-2598 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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