[Kalcor]

This update is for SA-MP server owners only

We are issuing a server update for SA-MP 0.3c to address some security concerns.

If updating from an existing 0.3c R1/R2 server: you can update simply by replacing the 'samp03svr' file on linux or 'samp-server.exe' file on Windows found in the 0.3c R5 server download package.

SA-MP 0.3c R5 server

- The server crash vulnerabilities, described as resolved in the 0.3c R3/R4 server, were not completely fixed. We are making the 0.3c R5 server available. These server crash vulnerabilities only effect the Linux version of the SA-MP 0.3c server. Both Windows and Linux versions of the SA-MP server are being updated to 0.3c R5 for server version consistency.

SA-MP 0.3c R4 server

- Another denial of service vulnerability was discovered after the 0.3c R3 server release and has been fixed in the 0.3c R4 server.
- Fixes an issue with GetPlayerSurfingObjectID() returning the wrong object ID.
- Fixes a few minor problems with the format() function in pawn.

New pawn natives:

pawn Code:

native GetPlayerNetworkStats(playerid, retstr[], size);
native GetNetworkStats(retstr[], size);

The above functions return a string similar to the information seen in the player's F5 stats. It is the server's version of the network statistics which includes a list of things like network Packetloss, Upload/Download rates etc. This information might be useful in determining network problems for specific players, or for the entire server. If you are interested in these functions please see the netstats.pwn filterscript included with the Windows server package.

SA-MP 0.3c R3 server

- Fixes a denial of service vulnerability on SA-MP linux servers where a remote attacker could send a specially crafted packet which would trigger a debug assertion in SA-MP's networking layer; causing the server to shut down.

New pawn natives:

pawn Code:

native GetPlayerCameraMode(playerid);

Returns the current GTA camera mode for the requested player. The camera modes are useful in determining whether a player is aiming, doing a passenger driveby etc.

pawn Code:

native Float:GetPlayerDistanceFromPoint(playerid, Float:X, Float:Y, Float:Z);
native Float:GetVehicleDistanceFromPoint(vehicleid, Float:X, Float:Y, Float:Z);

The above functions can be used as fast alternatives to calculating distances in pawn. It is still preferable to use IsPlayerInRangeOfPoint() if you don't require the exact distance.

pawn Code:

native GetPlayerSurfingObjectID(playerid);

GetPlayerSurfingObjectID is similar to GetPlayerSurfingVehicleID. If the player is standing on a global moving object, the ID of the object will be returned. If the player is not surfing a moving object, it will return INVALID_OBJECT_ID.

New callback:

pawn Code:

forward OnUnoccupiedVehicleUpdate(vehicleid, playerid, passenger_seat);

This callback is called when a player updates the position of a vehicle they're not driving. This can happen outside of the vehicle or when the player is a passenger of a vehicle that has no driver.

Downloads:

SA-MP 0.3c R5 Linux Server: http://files.sa-mp.com/samp03csvr_R5.tar.gz
SA-MP 0.3c R5 Windows Server: http://files.sa-mp.com/samp03csvr_R5_win32.zip

Update 25/07/2011 There was a small issue regarding space padding in the format() function in the original 0.3c R3 release. If you happened to download this version, please download the above 0.3c R3-1 server.
Update 27/07/2011 0.3c R3 server was updated to SA-MP 0.3c R4.
Update 28/07/2011 0.3c R4 server was updated to SA-MP 0.3c R5.