CVE-2006-3325: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-3325: client/cl_parse.c in the id3 Quake 3 Engine 1.32c and the Icculus Quake 3 Engine (ioquake3) revision 810 an...

client/cl_parse.c in the id3 Quake 3 Engine 1.32c and the Icculus Quake 3 Engine (ioquake3) revision 810 and earlier allows remote malicious servers to overwrite arbitrary write-protected cvars variables on the client, such as cl_allowdownload for Automatic Downloading and fs_homepath for the quake3 path, via a string of cvar names and values sent from the server. NOTE: this can be combined with another vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 18:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malicious Quake 3 server could change protected client settings in vulnerable Quake 3 engine clients. This could enable risky client behavior, such as automatic downloads or path changes, and the record notes it may support arbitrary file overwrite when paired with another vulnerability. Exposure is most likely in legacy Quake 3 or ioquake3 clients that connect to untrusted multiplayer servers. Business exposure is limited unless such clients exist on managed endpoints, labs, kiosks, or embedded game-derived software. Treat this as a niche legacy-client risk. Prioritize only if vulnerable Quake 3-derived clients are present on managed systems or connect to public servers. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory Quake 3, id3 engine, and ioquake3 client installations.; Avoid connecting vulnerable clients to untrusted multiplayer servers.; Check vendor or project guidance for fixed versions beyond affected revisions..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 11:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 30, 2006, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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quake3-cvar-file-overwrite(27486)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
quake3-clparsedownload-bo(26889)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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