How severe is CVE-2006-3401?

CVE-2006-3401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3401?

CVE-2006-3401 primarily affects Id Software Quake 3 Engine. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3401?

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-2006-3401 published?

CVE-2006-3401 was published on 2006-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3401

CVE-2006-3401 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Id Software Quake 3 Engine
Published: 2006-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Quake 3 Engine as used by Quake 3: Arena 1.32b and 1.32c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute code via long CS_ITEMS values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3401?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Quake 3 Engine as used by Quake 3: Arena 1.32b and 1.32c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute code via long CS_ITEMS values.
How severe is CVE-2006-3401?: CVE-2006-3401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3401?: CVE-2006-3401 primarily affects Id Software Quake 3 Engine. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3401?: 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-2006-3401 published?: CVE-2006-3401 was published on 2006-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_engine:1.32b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_engine:1.32c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:id_software:quake_3_engine:icculus_812:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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