CVE-2008-6441
Published Mar 9, 2009 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
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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QFinch assessment
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.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 20%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 48291 ↗
- 20080911 Clients format strings in the Unreal engine ↗
- 31141 ↗
- 20080911 Clients format strings in the Unreal engine ↗
- 48290 ↗
- 31854 ↗
- aluigi.altervista.org ↗
- unrealengine-dlmgr-format-string(45088) ↗
- unrealengine-pkg-format-string(45089) ↗
- unrealengine-welcome-format-string(45090) ↗
Record history
Published Mar 9, 2009 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026