CVE-1999-1066: Quake 1 server responds to an initial UDP game connection request with a large amount of traffic, which allows remote at

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:52.436Z

Summary

Quake 1 server responds to an initial UDP game connection request with a large amount of traffic, which allows remote attackers to use the server as an amplifier in a "Smurf" style attack on another host, by spoofing the connection request.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:52.436Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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