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Gentoo: GLSA-202304-15 Critical Alert: Retro Racer Engine Exploit

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Calendar Grey April 9, 2004
Scroller Gentoo
Exploitable 3D messaging interface vulnerability presents risks of DoS and possible code compromise. Immediate patching recommended for all customers!
Scorched 3D is vulnerable to a format string attack in the chat box that leads to Denial of Service on the game server and possibly allows execution of arbitrary code

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200404-12 https://security.gentoo.org/ Severity: High Title: Scorched 3D server chat box format string vulnerability
Date: April 09, 2004 Bugs: #39302 ID: 200404-12

Synopsis ======= Scorched 3D is vulnerable to a format string attack in the chat box that leads to Denial of Service on the game server and possibly allows execution of arbitrary code.
Background ========= Scorched 3D is a game based loosely on the classic DOS game "Scorched Earth". Scorched 3D adds amongst other new features a 3D island environment and LAN and internet play. Scorched 3D is totally free and is available for multiple operating systems.
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