CVE-2006-3849 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in network message and filename handling functions.
- 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-2006-3849?
CVE-2006-3849 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Warzone 2100 and Warzone Resurrection 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long message handled by the recvTextMessage function in multiplay.c or a (2) long filename handled by NETrecvFile function in netplay/netplay.c.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3849?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Pumpkin Studios Warzone, Pumpkin Studios Warzone Resurrection.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3849 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-2006-3849 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3849 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cj4x-jm7g-h9ch.