# CVE-2008-6441: Format string vulnerability in the Epic Games Unreal engine client, as used in multiple games, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary co

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-03-09 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Format string vulnerability in the Epic Games Unreal engine client, as used in multiple games, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the CLASS parameter in a DLMGR command, (2) a malformed package (PKG), and possibly (3) the LEVEL parameter in a WELCOME command.

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## References

- http://www.osvdb.org/48291
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496297/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31141
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0190.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/48290
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31854
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/unrealcfs-adv.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45088
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45089
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45090

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