How severe is CVE-2006-2236?

CVE-2006-2236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2236 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-2006-2236?

CVE-2006-2236 primarily affects Id Software Quake 3 Arena. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2236?

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-2006-2236 published?

CVE-2006-2236 was published on 2006-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2236

CVE-2006-2236 is a high-severity vulnerability in Id Software Quake 3 Arena with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Id Software Quake 3 Arena
Published: 2006-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Quake 3 Engine, as used by (1) ET 2.60, (2) Return to Castle Wolfenstein 1.41, and (3) Quake III Arena 1.32b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long remapShader command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2236?: Buffer overflow in the Quake 3 Engine, as used by (1) ET 2.60, (2) Return to Castle Wolfenstein 1.41, and (3) Quake III Arena 1.32b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long remapShader command.
How severe is CVE-2006-2236?: CVE-2006-2236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2236 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-2006-2236?: CVE-2006-2236 primarily affects Id Software Quake 3 Arena. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2236?: 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-2006-2236 published?: CVE-2006-2236 was published on 2006-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_arena:1.32b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_engine:1.32b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:id_software:return_to_castle_wolfenstein:1.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:id_software:wolfenstein_enemy_territory:2.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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