CVE-2008-6441
CVE-2008-6441 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Epicgames Unreal Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-134.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Epicgames Unreal Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in the Epic Games Unreal engine client, as used in multiple games, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the CLASS parameter in a DLMGR command, (2) a malformed package (PKG), and possibly (3) the LEVEL parameter in a WELCOME command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6441?
- Format string vulnerability in the Epic Games Unreal engine client, as used in multiple games, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the CLASS parameter in a DLMGR command, (2) a malformed package (PKG), and possibly (3) the LEVEL parameter in a WELCOME command.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6441?
- CVE-2008-6441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6441 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6441?
- CVE-2008-6441 primarily affects Epicgames Unreal 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-2008-6441?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-6441 published?
- CVE-2008-6441 was published on 2009-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/unrealcfs-adv.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0190.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31854
- http://www.osvdb.org/48290
- http://www.osvdb.org/48291
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496297/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31141
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45088
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45089
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45090
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:epicgames:unreal_engine:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:epicgames:unreal_engine:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:epicgames:unreal_engine:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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