HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-3400
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CVE-2006-3400

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 6, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CG_ServerCommand function in Quake 3 Engine as used by Soldier of Fortune 2 (SOF2MP) GOLD 1.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute code by sending a long command from the server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-3400 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-3400. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

id_software1 product(s)
quake 3 engine
raven_software1 product(s)
soldier of fortune 2
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20946
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20946

All References (10)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/20946Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18777Exploit
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2657
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27614
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1976
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/20946Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18777Exploit
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2657
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27614
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1976

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-3400
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 6, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-3400 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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