HIGH
CVE-2007-4644
CWE-94Published: August 31, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Format string vulnerability in the Cl_GetPackets function in cl_main.c in the client in Doomsday (aka deng) 1.9.0-beta5.1 and earlier allows remote Doomsday servers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a PSV_CONSOLE_TEXT message.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-4644 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.
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
doomsday1 product(s)
doomsday
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26524Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26524Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-4644
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 31, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-94)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-4644 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.