CVE-2003-1381

amx_mod 0.9.2 - Remote Code Execution via Format String Specifiers in amx_say Command

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2003-1381. PoCs published by greuff.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a format string vulnerability in AMX Mod 0.9.2 and earlier, allowing arbitrary code execution on a Half-Life server via the 'amx_say' command. It binds a shell to port 30464/tcp and requires rcon authentication.

Description

Format string vulnerability in AMX 0.9.2 and earlier, a plugin for Valve Software's Half-Life Server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the amx_say command.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by greuff · cremotelinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22291

This exploit targets a format string vulnerability in AMX Mod 0.9.2 and earlier, allowing arbitrary code execution on a Half-Life server via the 'amx_say' command. It binds a shell to port 30464/tcp and requires rcon authentication.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: AMX Mod 0.9.2 and earlier
Auth required
Prerequisites: rcon authentication credentials · network access to the target Half-Life server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6968
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11427
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3258
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313273

Scores

EPSS 0.0262
EPSS Percentile 83.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-134
Status published
Products (1)
amxmod.net/amx_mod 0.9.2
Published Dec 31, 2003
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026