C>S 0x17 SID_READMEMORY

Message Id:	0x17
Message Name:	SID_READMEMORY
Direction:	Client to Server
Flags:	Deprecated
Used By:	Starcraft Original, Starcraft Broodwar Starcraft Shareware, Starcraft Japanese Diablo Retail, Diablo Shareware Warcraft II BNE
Format:	`(UINT32) Request ID (VOID) Memory`

Remarks

Rudimentary hack detection system. Was never used probably due to terrible implementation with little security.

Yes, it is possible for a PvPGN server to read EVERYTHING that is in the process' memory, including sensitive information such as your CDKey.

Found at: battle!1901D470h (as of 1.16.1)

xpeh Sun Jul 3, 2011 2:55am UTC	It's not defunct.
RealityRipple Tue Jul 5, 2011 5:44am UTC	You have logs of its use?
xpeh Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:14am UTC	Battle.Net clients still support it. So it can be used with Battle.Net emulators, or if someone uses man in the middle.