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GLSA-200404-12 : Scorched 3D server chat box format string vulnerability

high Nessus Plugin ID 14477

Synopsis

The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related patches.

Description

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200404-12 (Scorched 3D server chat box format string vulnerability)

 Scorched 3D (build 36.2 and before) does not properly check the text entered in the Chat box (T key). Using format string characters, you can generate a heap overflow. This and several other unchecked buffers have been corrected in the build 37 release.
 Impact :

 This vulnerability can be easily exploited to remotely crash the Scorched 3D server, disconnecting all clients. It could also theoretically be used to execute arbitrary code on the server with the rights of the user running the server.
 Workaround :

 A workaround is not currently known for this issue. All users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package.

Solution

Scorched 3D users should upgrade to version 37 or later:
 # emerge sync # emerge -pv '>=games-strategy/scorched3d-37' # emerge '>=games-strategy/scorched3d-37'

See Also

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200404-12

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 14477

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-200404-12.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: local

Published: 8/30/2004

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:scorched3d, cpe:/o:gentoo:linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Gentoo/release, Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list

Patch Publication Date: 4/9/2004

Reference Information

GLSA: 200404-12