CVE-2006-3324

Name: CVE-2006-3324
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-06-30T23:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3324 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Automatic Downloading option in the id3 Quake 3 Engine and the Icculus Quake 3 Engine (ioquake3) before revision 804 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files in the quake3 directory (fs_homepath cvar) via a long string of filenames, as contained in the neededpaks buffer.. EPSS estimates a 4.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Automatic Downloading option in the id3 Quake 3 Engine and the Icculus Quake 3 Engine (ioquake3) before revision 804 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files in the quake3 directory (fs_homepath cvar) via a long string of filenames, as contained in the neededpaks buffer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.36%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Id Software	Quake 3 Engine	All versions
Id Software	Quake 3 Engine	1.32b
Id Software	Quake 3 Engine	1.32c
Id Software	Quake 3 Engine	icculus_803
Id Software	Quake 3 Engine	icculus_804

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3324?

How severe is CVE-2006-3324?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3324 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3324?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-3324?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST