CVE-1999-1229: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1229: Quake 2 server 3.13 on Linux does not properly check file permissions for the config.cfg configuration file...

Quake 2 server 3.13 on Linux does not properly check file permissions for the config.cfg configuration file, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink from config.cfg to the target file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local file disclosure issue in Quake 2 server 3.13 on Linux. A user with local access could use a symlinked config.cfg file to read files they should not access. It matters mainly where legacy game servers still run on shared Linux hosts. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux systems running Quake 2 server 3.13, and possibly 3.13 and lower per the Bugtraq reference title. Risk is higher on shared hosts where untrusted users have local accounts or write access near the server files. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if the organization still operates old Linux game servers, shared hosting, or systems where local users could reach Quake 2 server files. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux hosts for legacy Quake 2 server deployments.; Remove or retire unused Quake 2 server instances.; Restrict local shell access to systems running the server..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 12, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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