UNKNOWN CVSS 6.4
Published: 2000-05-03

CVE-2000-0303

id_software quake_3_arena Security Advisory (CVE-2000-0303)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2000-0303 impacting id_software quake_3_arena. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.4 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Quake3 Arena allows malicious server operators to read or modify files on a client via a dot dot (..) attack.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product id_software / quake_3_arena
Affected Versions 1.16n
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2000-0303 impacting id_software quake_3_arena.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2000-0303.yaml
id: cve-2000-0303

info:
  name: id_software quake_3_arena - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2000-0303 affecting id_software quake_3_arena.
    Evaluation: Quake3 Arena allows malicious server operators to read or modify files on a client via a dot dot (..) attack....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2000-0303
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.4
    cve-id: CVE-2000-0303
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2000-0303,id_software,quake_3_arena,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "quake_3_arena"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2000-0303.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2000-0303
# Target: id_software quake_3_arena | CVSS: 6.4 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2000-0303 (id_software quake_3_arena)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against id_software quake_3_arena scope (1.16n).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2000-0303.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2000-0303
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install quake_3_arena 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade quake_3_arena 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update quake_3_arena

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i quake_3_arena 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i quake_3_arena

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2000-0303 in id_software quake_3_arena?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update id_software quake_3_arena packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2000-0303?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2000-0303?

CVE-2000-0303 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.4 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.4
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2000-0303
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor id_software
Product quake_3_arena
Published 2000-05-03
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N