CVE-2006-0771 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the game server or execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in PunkBuster anti-cheat software.
- 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-2006-0771?
CVE-2006-0771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in PunkBuster 1.180 and earlier, as used by Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in invalid cvar values, which are not properly handled when the server kicks the player and records the reason.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0771?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Even Balance Punkbuster.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0771 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-0771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0771 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h862-m45v-wg8w.