Heroes of Might and Magic III .h3m Map File Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete 4.0.0.0, HD Mod 3.808 build 9, and Demo 1.0.0.0 via malicious .h3m map files that exploit object sprite name parsing logic. The vulnerability occurs during in-game map loading when a crafted object name causes a buffer overflow, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires the victim to open a malicious map file within the game.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Pierre Lindblad
- John AAkerblo
Affected Vendor
The 3DO Company
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