CVE-2005-0906 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Tincat network library used by various games.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0906?
CVE-2005-0906 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in a player logging function in the Tincat network library 2.x before 2.0.28, as used in games such as Sacred and The Settlers: Heritage of Kings, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0906?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Instance Four Tincat, Sacred Sacred, Ubi Soft the Settlersheritage of Kings.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0906?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0906 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0906 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0906 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85rx-889v-3h5w.