How severe is CVE-2000-1080?

CVE-2000-1080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1080?

CVE-2000-1080 primarily affects Id Software Quake. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1080?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-1080 published?

CVE-2000-1080 was published on 2000-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1080

CVE-2000-1080 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Id Software Quake with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Id Software Quake
Published: 2000-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Quake 1 (quake1) and ProQuake 1.01 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed (empty) UDP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1080?: Quake 1 (quake1) and ProQuake 1.01 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed (empty) UDP packet.
How severe is CVE-2000-1080?: CVE-2000-1080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1080?: CVE-2000-1080 primarily affects Id Software Quake. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1080?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1080 published?: CVE-2000-1080 was published on 2000-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:j._p._grossman:proquake:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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