CVE-2009-3637

CVE-2009-3637 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Icculus Alien Arena with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the M_AddToServerList function in client/menu.c in Red Planet Arena Alien Arena 7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted server description to UDP port 27901 followed by a packet with a long print command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3637?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the M_AddToServerList function in client/menu.c in Red Planet Arena Alien Arena 7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted server description to UDP port 27901 followed by a packet with a long print command.
How severe is CVE-2009-3637?
CVE-2009-3637 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3637 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-2009-3637?
CVE-2009-3637 affects Icculus Alien Arena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3637?
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-2009-3637 published?
CVE-2009-3637 was published on 2010-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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