CVE-2006-0047: Input Validation
First published: Tue Mar 07 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.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=355211
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19120
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16975
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-11.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19253
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-994
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19227
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:053
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0838
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25166
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426866/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0047?
To fix CVE-2006-0047, upgrade Freeciv to version 2.0.8 or later.
What versions of Freeciv are affected by CVE-2006-0047?
CVE-2006-0047 affects Freeciv versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.7.
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.
Can CVE-2006-0047 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0047 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets to the Freeciv server.
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