CVE-2018-1000224: Godot Engine version All versions prior to 2.1.5, all 3.0 versions prior to 3.0.6. contains a Signed/unsigned comparison, wrong buffer size chackes, i...

Description

Godot Engine version All versions prior to 2.1.5, all 3.0 versions prior to 3.0.6. contains a Signed/unsigned comparison, wrong buffer size chackes, integer overflow, missing padding initialization vulnerability in (De)Serialization functions (core/io/marshalls.cpp) that can result in DoS (packet of death), possible leak of uninitialized memory. This attack appear to be exploitable via A malformed packet is received over the network by a Godot application that uses built-in serialization (e.g. game server, or game client). Could be triggered by multiplayer opponent. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.1.5, 3.0.6, master branch after commit feaf03421dda0213382b51aff07bd5a96b29487b.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.79%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Godotengine	Godot	< 2.1.5
Godotengine	Godot	>= 3.0.0, < 3.0.6

References

https://github.com/godotengine/godot/issues/20558Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://godotengine.org/article/maintenance-release-godot-2-1-5Vendor Advisory
https://godotengine.org/article/maintenance-release-godot-3-0-6Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/godotengine/godot/issues/20558Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://godotengine.org/article/maintenance-release-godot-2-1-5Vendor Advisory
https://godotengine.org/article/maintenance-release-godot-3-0-6Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000224?

Godot Engine version All versions prior to 2.1.5, all 3.0 versions prior to 3.0.6. contains a Signed/unsigned comparison, wrong buffer size chackes, integer overflow, missing padding initialization vulnerability in (De)Serialization functions (core/io/marshalls.cpp) that can result in DoS (packet of death), possible leak of uninitialized memory. This attack appear to be exploitable via A malformed packet is received over the network by a Godot application that uses built-in serialization (e.g. game server, or game client). Could be triggered by multiplayer opponent. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.1.5, 3.0.6, master branch after commit feaf03421dda0213382b51aff07bd5a96b29487b.

How severe is CVE-2018-1000224?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000224 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000224?

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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