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CVE-2008-6441

9.3 · HIGH

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…

Published Mar 9, 2009epicgamesCWE-134EPSS 3.50%

Overview

CVE-2008-6441 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting epicgames unreal_engine. It was published on March 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from epicgames. Update unreal_engine 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

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/unrealcfs-adv.txtRefarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0190.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/31854Refwww.osvdb.org/48290Refwww.osvdb.org/48291Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496297/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31141Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45088Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45089Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45090

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6441?

CVE-2008-6441 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting epicgames unreal_engine. It was published on March 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-6441?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2008-6441?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from epicgames. Update unreal_engine 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-2008-6441?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6441 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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