CVE-2005-3486: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allow remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting scorched 3d. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via various (1) GLConsole::addLine, (2) ServerCommon::sendString, (3) ServerCommon::serverLog functions, and possibly other unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	11.5% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scorched 3d

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-03 22:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scorched 3d scorched 3d DOWNGRADE

Affected: 39.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 39.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scorched-3d || rpm -q scorched-3d || scorched-3d --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 39.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scorched-3d sudo apt install scorched-3d=<VERSION_BEFORE_39.1> sudo apt-mark hold scorched-3d

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list scorched-3d sudo dnf downgrade scorched-3d-<VERSION_BEFORE_39.1> sudo dnf versionlock add scorched-3d

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Scorched 3D 39.1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities (PoC)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3486?

scorched 3d: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3486 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3486 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-3486 affect?

CVE-2005-3486 affects scorched 3d. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via various (1) GLConsole::addLine, (2) ServerCommon::sendString, (3) ServerCommon::serverLog functions, and possib

How urgent is CVE-2005-3486?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2005-3488 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (long loop and server h
CVE-2005-3487 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod

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