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 | Quake3: Quake3 Exploit Widespread |
 The latest quake3 exploit is running out of control like a wildfire. This is the problem:
"A second issue fixed in this release would let a malicious server exploit a buffer overflow to execute a shellcode on connecting clients."
Here is what it looks like in your logs:
Flag_Pickup: 7
Item: 14 item_health
Item: 10 ammo_shells
Item: 7 weapon_rocketlauncher
Info string length exceeded
Info string length exceeded
Info string length exceeded
Info string length exceeded
Info string length exceeded
Info string length exceeded
Info string length exceeded
Info string length exceeded
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ERROR: Info_SetValueForKey: oversize infostring
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Keep your Quake3 server running. Get the linux patch to 1.32c from here and apply it now:
Quake3 1.32c Patch
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Posted by administrator on Wednesday, August 02 @ 22:13:03 EDT (7523 reads)
(Read More... | 302 comments | Quake3 | Score: 5)
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| OFx Q3 Version Switcher v2.05 released |
Play any Q3 PR with a single install of Q3!
OFx Q3 Version Switcher v2.05 is now available for download. Desired version can now be indicated on commandline, and cdkey/punkbuster issue now should be resolved.
Full Install v2.05 - 10Mbs
Update v2.02+ > v2.05 - 90kb
PEACE
OFxLedzeplin
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Monday, September 22 @ 01:50:58 EDT (11054 reads)
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| Quake3: Q3 PunkBuster Server Update |
Even Balance Inc. has released PunkBuster Server Version 1.043 for Quake 3.
The new server is available via auto-update and from the PB downloads.
For more information visit: Even Balance Q3 Page
Release Notes for PB Server v1.043:
new pb_sv_lan setting defaults to 0; when set to 1, PB will behave as though it has no Internet access
changes to the WebTool: the rcon password can no longer be set or displayed via the WebTool; also, the pb_sv_httpkey (Web Key) cannot be directly changed via the WebTool; new additional layer of mangling to hinder packet sniffing attempts to lift the Web Key; we recommend all PB Admins who use the WebTool set the pb_sv_httpkey setting to something different from the server's rcon password; we also recommend that admins regularly change both the Web Key and rcon password.
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Monday, August 11 @ 17:26:55 EDT (14525 reads)
(Read More... | 1425 comments | Quake3 | Score: 5)
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| Urban Terror 3.0 is here! |
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BENSTER writes "The new release of Urban Terror 3.0 is now availabe for download. Visit the Urban Terror Home page for links to FTP sites hosting this 322 MB Download.
Urban Terror Home Page
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Posted by Dekard on Monday, August 11 @ 07:41:54 EDT (5376 reads)
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| Quake3: New Q3: Beyond The Portals mod release |
Quake III: Beyond the Portals v1.0 is now available for download!
For more information and downloads visit the Q3:Beyond the Portals website.
Including features such as:(Click "Read More" below)
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Saturday, July 26 @ 10:00:00 EDT (4426 reads)
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| Quake3: Q3Map 2.5.5 Map Utility Available |
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Q3Map 2.5.5 is now available for download. This map utility supports Quake 3, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, Jedi Knight II, Soldier of Fortune II, Star Trek: Elite Force and Tenebrae. Mappers should check the Splash Damage forums for information, and download link.
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Friday, July 18 @ 15:01:55 EDT (6128 reads)
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| Quake3: AR Tray Spy Updated |
AR Tray Spy is a small tool which allows you to monitor your favourite (Q3 Engine) game servers from your Windows tray.
The latest version is 0.94:
Fixed: Removing favorite map no longer crashes the program
Fixed: Addresses with trailing spaces in them no longer screw-up connections
Fixed: Window now shows up when "Load to Tray" is unchecked
Fixed: Favorite Maps now save/load properly
Fixed: Notifications during add/edit server no longer crash program
Visit AR Tray Spy for the latest download, and information.
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Friday, May 02 @ 19:00:00 EDT (7720 reads)
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| Xtreme Arena 1.6 for Q3A Released |
Xtreme Arena mod for Q3A, v1.6 has been released packing more server and client side features and fixes to make your Quake 3 an Xtreme experience.
Some of the new stuff:
Server Side
Gauntlet will increase your running speed by 50%
The amount your health regens each second can be adjusted with g_regenHealthAmount
Instagib Mode - can be turned on and off with g_instagib. "1" is on "0" is off.
Client Side
There's now a completely overhauled menu system that gives you far greater control over your config from the menu without having to remember all the commands.
You can now monitor your speed with a built in speedometer. Set cg_drawSpeed to "1" to display.
With cg_drawMiniScoreboard you can now turn off your HUD scoreboard. 1 is on (default) 0 is off.
Clients have the ability to opt out of lag compensation with "cg_delag".
For more on the new v1.6 release of Xtreme Arena check out thier website.
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Wednesday, April 30 @ 16:47:48 EDT (7068 reads)
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| RA3 1.6 Release Date |
BENSTER writes "That's right - the first RA3 release in two years is now nearing completion. Rocket Arena 3 1.6 will be released today, Friday (4/25) at 3PM PDT. Version 1.6 has bug fixes, several new features, AND 3 NEW MAPS!
Read new features, and downloads, visit the Rocket Arena 3 website."
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Friday, April 25 @ 12:30:09 EDT (4061 reads)
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| Attention Q3A Extreme Arena Admins |
A new version 1.15 of the Xtreme Arena modification for Quake III Arena is now available. "Some of the stand out features include complete lag compensation, spawn protection, weapon disabling, alternate fire modes, and the ability for server admins to rotate maps in tourney mode.
For a full list of XA features, go to our 'About XA' page."
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Sunday, April 20 @ 02:05:00 EDT (4203 reads)
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| New WFA Map Pack hits the net... |
Weapons Factory Arena is now offering a new map pack for WFA 3.5b! 8 levels round out this collection of new maps giving WFA a new look.
Within the 40MB map pack you'll find these new map/levels:
Aggressor
Arctic
Concrete
Control
Monochrome
Space
Stronger
Welt
Check the WFA website for screenshots, information and downloads!
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Friday, April 18 @ 18:29:20 EDT (2325 reads)
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| Got Maps? Lvl - Q3A does!!! 7 New Maps!!! |
LvL - Q3A has released several new levels/maps for the Quake III enthusiasts! You'll find seven new levels available on the massive thier site.
Uzuldaroum III by Vondur (CPM DM/Tourney 2-4 player)
shaman&dragon by [acid] (CPM DM/Tourney 2-4 player)
Eternal Scream by Dayve (Space DM 3-8 player)
Guts and Glory by Wilhelm Hell (DM/Tourney 2-5 player)
The Longer Yard by Wilhelm Hell (DM/Tourney 2-5 player)
The Bouncy Cube by Wilhelm Hell (DM/Tourney 2-4 player)
The Tower (3) by Boffo (DM/Tourney 2-5 player)
Get the maps, and get to fraggin... @LvL - Q3A
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Wednesday, April 16 @ 11:22:18 EDT (3842 reads)
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| Reaction Q3 v3.0 Released |
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Reaction Q3 3.0 has been released!
Reaction Q3 3.0 has been released to public as of 4/12/2003
Version 3.0 is now ready to download, so hurry on over to the Reaction Q3 website,
for the latest version, and Reaction Q3 news. Have questions? Check out their IRC channel
and say hello at: #reactionquake3 at irc.enterthegame.com!
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Wednesday, April 16 @ 11:19:41 EDT (4346 reads)
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| Dallas Game Developer Hiring |
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Map-Center has word that Dallas based developer, Trinity Hall Technology Group, is currently recruiting a Quake 3 engine programmer and level designer.
First consideration will be given to applicants already residing in the Dallas, TX area. For more information check out this article on Map-Center.
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Wednesday, January 29 @ 17:51:01 EST (5851 reads)
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| New Q3 PB Server Out |
A new version of the PunkBuster Server for Q3A went out last night, so it should be available both via auto-update as well as on their download page.
Click "Read More" for the v1.020 release note:
If you have any trouble auto-updating then you can grab the latest server files here.
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Wednesday, January 29 @ 17:40:27 EST (3253 reads)
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| Quake3: Guid system obsolete again? |
Gumby writes "The folks over at PB have been under the microscope lately, both by cheaters and players. After last months turmoil, PB seems to have gotten back on their feet and actively perusing their original goal of catching the cheaters.
The new guid system is up and running and the staff at pb was quoted as saying that admins can now be confident about banning cheaters guids, as the new system is server assigned and not controlled by the client. On December 10th, the Even Balance home page announced"
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Posted by Zxel on Thursday, December 12 @ 13:56:41 EST (7585 reads)
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| Quake3: Punk Buster Update |
Gumby writes "Punk Buster Update: The folks over at EvenBalance report that they are almost done with their new GUID system to identify each player uniquely by a GUID number. The new system that has taken most, if not all of the Punk Buster crew's energy and resources, is being restructured to prevent "client GUID" stealing and to prevent OGC clients from "stealing" such a GUID to re-enter a server they were previously banned on.
In taking the time to re-build this feature, NoSkill has advanced his OGC bot to version 2.40. Version 2.10 and above OGC bots CAN in fact go undetected by PB on virtually all Q3 game servers. OGC site was updated on the 15th of November to include the following:"
Note: From the GameAdmins staff, here is the official news post url on evenbalance.com:
PunkBuster News
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Posted by Zxel on Saturday, November 16 @ 14:29:52 EST (38551 reads)
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| Quake3: PB kicking clients for bad pbag file. |
Gumby writes " Last night I noticed that EVERYONE on my servers and servers all around the country were getting kicked by PunkBuster for a bad or missing pbag file. This file is actually a hidden system file located inside the pb folder and is a .dll file. WTF?? right?
So I did some snooping and found this: The folks over at CounterHack that have been following the story of PB since its inception were aware that this problem was gonna rise up over a week ago.
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Note: From the GameAdmins staff, here is the official fix url: Update Fix.
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Posted by Zxel on Friday, November 08 @ 18:27:11 EST (10986 reads)
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| Quake3: OFx Q3 Version Switch v2.04beta |
Play on multiple Quake 3 servers, running different Quake 3 versions? Give OFx Q3 Version Switcher a try. In v2.04beta, by request, I have added a commandline parameter to change version thereby bypassing the "menu" and directly launching into the desired version of the game. The new "+version" parameter will now allow the user to do just that. For more specifics, read the "readme" file here.
OFx Q3 Version Switch v2.04beta - 28kb
OFx Q3 Version Switch v2.03f - 10.7mbs is required if not already installed.
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Posted by OFxLedzeplin on Monday, October 21 @ 01:43:00 EDT (7224 reads)
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| Quake3: Threewave/Punkbuster Server Admins |
This is a few days old and was sent to the mailinglist members as soon as it was released from Threewave. Guess it wasn't mentioned here. Here's the info straight from Sludge.
I have discovered a security hole in the default install of Quake 1.32 and Punkbuster. It allows anyone on the server to change the map, and kick/ban players.
It's entirely possible to plug this hole. Same as the previous post, server administrators need to Email me after reconstructing my address by removing the hyphens and spaces. (Spam filter, y'know). Send me a message with the name of the server you operate, and I will give a description of how to patch the hole.
I have sent notification to Id and Punkbuster, and they both say that this is a high priority fix. However, after two days, nothing has been done to the best of my knowledge. So, this notification of admins is the next step.
The official public server, quake.threewave.com is of course, patched and running smoothly by yours truly.
Note that there is nothing anyone can do to mess with your hard drive, or files outside of Quake with this. This exploit only works inside of Quake 3. Thanks goes out to VertigoX for the heads up of it not being posted as a new item. Head on over to Threewave and email Sludge.
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Posted by Dekard on Wednesday, October 16 @ 21:55:31 EDT (3806 reads)
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