PatchTheCVECVE-2019-1010043: Quake3e < 5ed740d is affected by: Buffer Overflow
CVE-2019-1010043 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting quake3e. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Quake3e < 5ed740d is affected by: Buffer Overflow. The impact is: Possible code execution and denial of service. The component is: Argument string creation.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.3% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2019-07-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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
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-2019-1010043?
quake3e: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-1010043 being exploited?
CVE-2019-1010043 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-2019-1010043 affect?
CVE-2019-1010043 affects quake3e. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Quake3e < 5ed740d is affected by: Buffer Overflow. The impact is: Possible code execution and denial of service. The component is: Argument string creation.
How urgent is CVE-2019-1010043?
Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action