CVE-2006-1592 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the WAD file loading function of Zdaemon and X-Doom.
- 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-2006-1592?
CVE-2006-1592 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the is_client_wad_ok function in w_wad.cpp for (1) Zdaemon 1.08.01 and (2) X-Doom allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1592?
It affects 2 products.
Products include X-Doom X-Doom, Zdaemon Zdaemon.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1592?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1592 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-2006-1592 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1592 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfmc-c69m-6hjv.