CVE-2012-3345

CVE-2012-3345 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ioquake3 Ioquake3 Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.6. 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-59.

Key facts

Description

ioquake3 before r2253 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/ioq3.pid temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3345?
ioquake3 before r2253 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/ioq3.pid temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2012-3345?
CVE-2012-3345 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3345 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3345?
CVE-2012-3345 affects Ioquake3 Ioquake3 Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3345?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3345 published?
CVE-2012-3345 was published on 2012-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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