How severe is CVE-2005-3488?

CVE-2005-3488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3488?

CVE-2005-3488 affects Scorched 3d. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3488?

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-2005-3488 published?

CVE-2005-3488 was published on 2005-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3488

CVE-2005-3488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scorched 3d with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Scorched 3d
Published: 2005-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (long loop and server hang) via a negative numplayers value that bypasses a signed check in ServerConnectHandler.cpp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3488?: Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (long loop and server hang) via a negative numplayers value that bypasses a signed check in ServerConnectHandler.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2005-3488?: CVE-2005-3488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3488?: CVE-2005-3488 affects Scorched 3d. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3488?: 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-2005-3488 published?: CVE-2005-3488 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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