CVE-2004-2597: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2597: Quake II server before R1Q2, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to bypass IP-based acces...

Quake II server before R1Q2, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to bypass IP-based access control rules via a userinfo string that already contains an "ip" key/value pair but is also long enough to cause a new key/value pair to be truncated, which interferes with the server's ability to find the client's IP address.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-2597 affects older Quake II server implementations before R1Q2. A remote user could bypass IP-based access control by manipulating client user information so the server fails to identify the real client IP. Business impact is mainly unauthorized access to legacy game servers that still rely on these controls. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Quake II servers or products embedding the vulnerable server code before R1Q2, especially internet-facing instances using IP bans or allow/deny rules. Treat as a targeted legacy-system issue, not a broad enterprise emergency. Prioritize if the organization still operates public Quake II-derived servers or depends on IP-based controls for community, abuse, or administrative protection. Mitigation focus: Identify any Quake II server deployments or products using that server code.; Upgrade vulnerable servers to R1Q2 or a vendor-confirmed fixed build.; Check vendor guidance for embedded or downstream products using Quake II server code..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 29, 2005, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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quake-ip-spoofing(17895)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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