CVE-2017-6903: In ioquake3 before 2017-03-14, the auto-downloading feature has insufficient content restrictions

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-6903?

ioquake3: upgrade to newer than 2017-02-27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-6903 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6903 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-2017-6903 affect?

CVE-2017-6903 affects ioquake3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In ioquake3 before 2017-03-14, the auto-downloading feature has insufficient content restrictions. This also affects Quake III Arena, OpenArena, OpenJK, iortcw, and other id Tech 3 (aka Quake 3 engine) forks. A malicious auto-downloaded fil

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-6903 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ioquake3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In ioquake3 before 2017-03-14, the auto-downloading feature has insufficient content restrictions. This also affects Quake III Arena, OpenArena, OpenJK, iortcw, and other id Tech 3 (aka Quake 3 engine) forks. A malicious auto-downloaded file can trigger loading of crafted auto-downloaded files as native code DLLs. A malicious auto-downloaded file can contain configuration defaults that override the user's. Executable bytecode in a malicious auto-

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ioquake3

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-14 22:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ioquake3 ioquake3 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2017-02-27

Fixed in: newer than 2017-02-27

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2017-02-27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ioquake3

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-2017-6903?

ioquake3: upgrade to newer than 2017-02-27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6903 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6903 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-2017-6903 affect?

CVE-2017-6903 affects ioquake3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In ioquake3 before 2017-03-14, the auto-downloading feature has insufficient content restrictions. This also affects Quake III Arena, OpenArena, OpenJK, iortcw, and other id Tech 3 (aka Quake 3 engine) forks. A malicious auto-downloaded fil

How urgent is CVE-2017-6903?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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