CVE-2002-0770

Name: CVE-2002-0770
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0770 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 5.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.53%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Id Software	Quake 2i Server	3.20
Id Software	Quake 2i Server	3.21

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/272548
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9095.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/970915US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/11187
http://www.quakesrc.org/forum/topicDisplay.php?topicID=160Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4744Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/272548
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9095.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/970915US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/11187
http://www.quakesrc.org/forum/topicDisplay.php?topicID=160Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4744Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0770?

How severe is CVE-2002-0770?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0770 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0770?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST