CVE-2006-3401

Name: CVE-2006-3401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-07-06T20:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Quake 3 Engine as used by Quake 3: Arena 1.32b and 1.32c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute code via long CS_ITEMS values.. EPSS estimates a 5.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Quake 3 Engine as used by Quake 3: Arena 1.32b and 1.32c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute code via long CS_ITEMS values.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.63%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Id Software	Quake 3 Engine	1.32b
Id Software	Quake 3 Engine	1.32c
Id Software	Quake 3 Engine	icculus_812

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/20946Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20961Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18777Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2657Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2684Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27616
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1977
http://secunia.com/advisories/20946Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20961Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18777Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2657Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2684Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27616
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1977

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3401?

Stack-based buffer overflow in Quake 3 Engine as used by Quake 3: Arena 1.32b and 1.32c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute code via long CS_ITEMS values.

How severe is CVE-2006-3401?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3401?

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