CVE-1999-1502

Summary

CVE-1999-1502 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Quake 1.9 client. Malicious servers can exploit this issue by sending long precache paths, server names, server addresses, or arguments to the map console command. The result is arbitrary code execution on the client-side, allowing attackers to execute commands at will. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities. Users are advised to update their Quake 1.9 clients to patch this issue and avoid connecting to untrusted servers.

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