CVE-2006-3789

Description

Multiple array index errors in the (1) recv_rules, (2) recv_select_unit, (3) recv_options, and (4) recv_unit_data functions in multiplay.cpp in UFO2000 svn 1057 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service (opponent crash) via certain packet data that specifies an out-of-bounds index.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.62% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016503	vdb entry
http://svn.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.cgi/ufo2000/trunk/src/multiplay.cpp?view=log
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440293/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1259	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24297	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21091	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200702-10.xml	vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2837	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19035	vdb entry
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/ufo2ko-adv.txt
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27802	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3789?: CVE-2006-3789 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3789?: To fix CVE-2006-3789, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-3789 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-3789 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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