Quake Server Empty udp DoS Vulnerability

BID:1900

Info

Quake Server Empty udp DoS Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 1900
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 01 2000 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 01 2000 12:00AM
Credit: This vulnerability was first publicly announced by alex medvedev <[email protected]> on November 1, 2000.
Vulnerable: J. P. Grossman ProQuake 1.0
id Software Quake 1.9
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Quake Server Empty udp DoS Vulnerability

Quake1 Server is a software package designed to host multiple Quake players over a network for interactive play. A vulnerability exists in this software that can allow a malicious user to remotely crash a Quake server.

It is reported that Quake1 Server software fails to handle blank udp packets correctly. Upon receiving a specially crafted udp packet, the Quake1 Server discontinues responding to any requests. This results in a Denial of Service.

Exploit / POC

Quake Server Empty udp DoS Vulnerability

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Solution / Fix

Quake Server Empty udp DoS Vulnerability

Solution:
The following upgrade is available for Proquake:


J. P. Grossman ProQuake 1.0

References

Quake Server Empty udp DoS Vulnerability

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