CVE-2008-7170: GSC build 2067 and earlier relies on the client to enforce administrator privileges, which allows remote attac

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7170 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting gsc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GSC build 2067 and earlier relies on the client to enforce administrator privileges, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary administrator commands via a crafted packet.

Why this priority

Critical 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	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.9% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gameservers

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-08 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gameservers gsc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gsc || rpm -q gsc || gsc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gsc sudo apt install gsc=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.00> sudo apt-mark hold gsc

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

dnf --showduplicates list gsc sudo dnf downgrade gsc-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.00> sudo dnf versionlock add gsc

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: GSC Client 1.00 2067 - Privilege Escalation

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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-2008-7170?

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

Is CVE-2008-7170 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7170 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-2008-7170 affect?

CVE-2008-7170 affects gsc. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). GSC build 2067 and earlier relies on the client to enforce administrator privileges, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary administrator commands via a crafted packet.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7170?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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