# CVE-2008-1127: Format string vulnerability in the cryactio function in Crysis 1.1.1.5879 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via fo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-03-03 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Format string vulnerability in the cryactio function in Crysis 1.1.1.5879 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the user name, which is triggered when the game character is killed.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/29155
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0735
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5201
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28039

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