Since [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=22895922]my post[/url] a few weeks ago with a new version (build 615) to fix a server hang, a few similar bugs have been reported, which I have rolled into an updated build. I'd like to enlist the community's help in testing these fixes before I roll them into a real patch for auto-update. Today's update just contains the Halo PC and CE dedicated servers; the real patch will have the clients as well, but these fixes don't affect you unless you are the server anyway. The build number on these files is still 615 (oops, that'll get fixed for the real release)
Fixes:
Malformed packet causes server to hang
Malformed player name can cause server to crash
Malicious player can force-change an opponent's team
Malformed packets can DoS server or use up all player slots
As I mentioned before, I have spent a little time to fix these problems that are new and unexpected, but older problems like aimbots are outside the scope of what can be fixed at this late stage. Also, please note that Bungie is not the official source of support for this game; since we have the source code, we are making these fixes as a favor to the fans, but I don't want to imply that we'll be able to spend the time to keep up with any future problems. And the source code isn't ours to give out to generous fans who would like to help fix bugs; like Windows, this is commercial Microsoft software, and there unfortunately aren't opportunities for community revisions.
Thanks for your continued interest in Halo 1! If you have feedback on this patch (does it fix the bugs I listed or can you get around those protections?) please reply on this thread.
[url]http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/HaloPC/patch/haloded.zip [/url]
Thanks,
Roger
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second post im awesome... [Edited on 07.30.2008 11:11 AM PDT]
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it says string DLLs are missing
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] palkia02365 it says string DLLs are missing[/quote] You should place the appropriate file from this zip into the directory of a normal install of the dedicated server, overwriting the old file (you should probably back up the old one in case you want to go back). This file own't work on its own. [Edited on 07.30.2008 2:51 PM PDT]
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Sounds good.
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alrighty then.
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buy halo 3 people
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halo 1 & 2 pc?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Krizzleforsheezy buy halo 3 people[/quote] hahahaha
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Thanks sawnose. It starts so far, that's a good thing... what about clients wanting to peer-host a game though? [Edited on 07.30.2008 11:49 AM PDT]
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koolness im gonna go play on my computer now=D, but on the other hand... i still wish they would have a pach for h3 though.
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I still want removal of 56k support, but this is good. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] n357 Thanks sawnose. It starts so far, that's a good thing... what about clients wanting to peer-host a game though?[/quote] Because of the extra work in making the Safedisc client executable, this test will only cover the server build. The full patch will have the client too when this build has proven to be stable.
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Finally another patch for Halo PC. What I've noticed from this patch so far is that some people are having trouble accessing the server. I think that's been from people with 56k trying to access my Clan's Server. =/ But other then that great job with the patch and keep up the great work! :D [Edited on 07.30.2008 12:05 PM PDT]
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Sweet, I'll try this out.
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i'll have to check it out too
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there isnt any cost to play games for windows any more like halo2 pc, and all games made by microsoft, is there? [
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i like ur name, sawnose hahahahahahahahahahahaha
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Thanks! I've been needing a fix for awhile! Glad I can finally run a server again.
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Nice.
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cant you hook me up with the recon armor
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NOOOOOOOOOOO U CANT EVEN HAZ CHEEZBURGERZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Sargent Ten Finally another patch for Halo PC. What I've noticed from this patch so far is that some people are having trouble accessing the server. I think that's been from people with 56k trying to access my Clan's Server. =/ But other then that great job with the patch and keep up the great work! :D[/quote] Please keep me posted as you hear more about the modem experience on your server
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Why is there 2 exe`s?? I don't get it.
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this patch is very important since fixes the new vulnerability that I anticipated in my post on this forum (the so called haloloop3) and another one which is, naturally, security related but has also implications in the normal gaming (for example a client which loses connection can cause troubles to both the server and itself)... so apply and test this patch now. The full details about the two vulnerabilities found by me will be disclosed within a week.
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I was thinking about it, and.... well I really deserve recon armor.