CVE-2005-3488: Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (long loop and server h

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3488 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting scorched 3d. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (long loop and server hang) via a negative numplayers value that bypasses a signed check in ServerConnectHandler.cpp.

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	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.1% (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-2005-3488?

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

Is CVE-2005-3488 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3488 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-2005-3488 affect?

CVE-2005-3488 affects scorched 3d. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (long loop and server hang) via a negative numplayers value that bypasses a signed check in ServerConnectHandler.cpp.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3488?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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
CVE-2005-3486 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Scorched 3D 39.1 (bf) and earlier allow remote attackers to execute

References

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