CVE-2006-0047: Input Validation
Published Mar 7, 2006
·Updated
packets.c in Freeciv 2.0 before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via crafted packets with negative compressed size values.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.4
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.7
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.2
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.7a
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.3
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.1
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.6
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.5
Freeciv Freeciv=2.0.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 7, 2006
CVE Published
11:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0047?
CVE-2006-0047 has a severity rating of medium, as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-0047?
To fix CVE-2006-0047, upgrade Freeciv to version 2.0.8 or later.
3
What versions of Freeciv are affected by CVE-2006-0047?
CVE-2006-0047 affects Freeciv versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.7.
4
What type of attack is described in CVE-2006-0047?
CVE-2006-0047 describes a denial of service attack that can crash the Freeciv server.
5
Can CVE-2006-0047 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0047 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets to the Freeciv server.