How severe is CVE-2006-2875?

CVE-2006-2875 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2875 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2875?

CVE-2006-2875 affects Id Software Quake 3 Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2875?

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-2006-2875 published?

CVE-2006-2875 was published on 2006-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2875

CVE-2006-2875 is a high-severity vulnerability in Id Software Quake 3 Engine 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Id Software Quake 3 Engine
Published: 2006-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CL_ParseDownload function of Quake 3 Engine 1.32c and earlier, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a svc_download command with compressed data that triggers the overflow during expansion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2875?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the CL_ParseDownload function of Quake 3 Engine 1.32c and earlier, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a svc_download command with compressed data that triggers the overflow during expansion.
How severe is CVE-2006-2875?: CVE-2006-2875 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2875 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2875?: CVE-2006-2875 affects Id Software Quake 3 Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2875?: 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-2006-2875 published?: CVE-2006-2875 was published on 2006-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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