CVE-2006-1236 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CrossFire game servers via a buffer overflow in the setup sound command handler.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-1236?
CVE-2006-1236 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the SetUp function in socket/request.c in CrossFire 1.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long setup sound command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1010.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1236?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Crossfire Crossfire.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1236?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-1236 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1236 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-1236, DSA-1009-1, GHSA-3hxr-9gc8-927w.