How severe is CVE-2005-0430?

CVE-2005-0430 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0430 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0430?

CVE-2005-0430 affects Id Software Quake 3 Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0430?

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

When was CVE-2005-0430 published?

CVE-2005-0430 was published on 2005-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0430

CVE-2005-0430 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Id Software Quake 3 Engine 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Id Software Quake 3 Engine
Published: 2005-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Quake 3 engine, as used in multiple game packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (shutdown game server) and possibly crash the server via a long infostring, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0430?: The Quake 3 engine, as used in multiple game packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (shutdown game server) and possibly crash the server via a long infostring, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2005-0430?: CVE-2005-0430 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0430 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0430?: CVE-2005-0430 affects Id Software Quake 3 Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0430?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0430 published?: CVE-2005-0430 was published on 2005-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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