CVE-2012-3345: ioquake3 before r2253 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/ioq3.pi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-3345?

ioquake3 engine: upgrade to newer than r2252. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-3345 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3345 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-3345 affect?

CVE-2012-3345 affects ioquake3 engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). ioquake3 before r2253 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/ioq3.pid temporary file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-3345?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.6UPGRADE

CVE-2012-3345 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.6) affecting ioquake3 engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2012-06-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ioquake3

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-06-15 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ioquake3 ioquake3 engine UPGRADE

Affected: <= r2252

Fixed in: newer than r2252

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ioquake3-engine || rpm -q ioquake3-engine || ioquake3-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than r2252 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ioquake3-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ioquake3-engine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-3345?

ioquake3 engine: upgrade to newer than r2252. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-3345 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3345 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-2012-3345 affect?

CVE-2012-3345 affects ioquake3 engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). ioquake3 before r2253 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/ioq3.pid temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2012-3345?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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