CVE-1999-1502

Summary

CVE-1999-1502 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Quake 1.9 clients. Malicious servers can exploit this issue by sending overly long data through several avenues, including precache paths, server names, server addresses, or map console commands. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely on the client. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to Quake 1.9 users, as it can lead to unauthorized system access or other malicious activities.

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