CVE-2004-2595

CVE-2004-2595 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Id Software Quake Ii Server Linux 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

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Quake II server before R1Q2 on Linux, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a download command with a full pathname for a directory in the argument, which causes the server to crash when it cannot read data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2595?
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Quake II server before R1Q2 on Linux, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a download command with a full pathname for a directory in the argument, which causes the server to crash when it cannot read data.
How severe is CVE-2004-2595?
CVE-2004-2595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2595 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2595?
CVE-2004-2595 primarily affects Id Software Quake Ii Server Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2595?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2595 published?
CVE-2004-2595 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)