How severe is CVE-2005-3487?

CVE-2005-3487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3487 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-2005-3487?

CVE-2005-3487 affects Scorched 3d. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3487?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-3487 published?

CVE-2005-3487 was published on 2005-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3487

CVE-2005-3487 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scorched 3d with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Scorched 3d
Published: 2005-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via various (1) GLConsole::addLine, (2) ServerCommon::sendString, (3) ServerCommon::serverLog functions, (4) a long command that is not properly handled in ComsMessageHandler.cpp when generating an error message, (5) a long UniqueID value in Logger.cpp, and possibly other unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3487?: Multiple buffer overflows in Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via various (1) GLConsole::addLine, (2) ServerCommon::sendString, (3) ServerCommon::serverLog functions, (4) a long command that is not properly handled in ComsMessageHandler.cpp when generating an error message, (5) a long UniqueID value in Logger.cpp, and possibly other unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-3487?: CVE-2005-3487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3487 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-2005-3487?: CVE-2005-3487 affects Scorched 3d. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-3487 published?: CVE-2005-3487 was published on 2005-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:scorched_3d:scorched_3d:39.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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