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CVE-2006-2875 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting quake 3 engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the CL_ParseDownload function of Quake 3 Engine 1.32c and earlier, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a svc_download command with compressed data that triggers the overflow during expansion.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.8% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-06-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2006-2875?
quake 3 engine: upgrade to newer than 1.32c. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-2875 being exploited?
CVE-2006-2875 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-2006-2875 affect?
CVE-2006-2875 affects quake 3 engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in the CL_ParseDownload function of Quake 3 Engine 1.32c and earlier, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a svc_download command with compressed data that triggers
How urgent is CVE-2006-2875?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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