How severe is CVE-2001-1289?

CVE-2001-1289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1289?

CVE-2001-1289 primarily affects Id Software Quake 3 Arena. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1289?

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

When was CVE-2001-1289 published?

CVE-2001-1289 was published on 2001-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1289

CVE-2001-1289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Id Software Quake 3 Arena 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Id Software Quake 3 Arena
Published: 2001-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Quake 3 arena 1.29f and 1.29g allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed connection packet that begins with several char-255 characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1289?: Quake 3 arena 1.29f and 1.29g allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed connection packet that begins with several char-255 characters.
How severe is CVE-2001-1289?: CVE-2001-1289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1289?: CVE-2001-1289 primarily affects Id Software Quake 3 Arena. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1289 published?: CVE-2001-1289 was published on 2001-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_arena:1.29f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_arena:1.29g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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