CVE-2006-0734: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 16, 2006
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Updated

The SVCheckForDuplicateNames function in Valve Software Half-Life CSTRIKE Dedicated Server 1.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and daemon hang) via a backslash character at the end of a connection string to UDP port 27015.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Valve Software Half-Life CSTRIKE Dedicated Server<=1.6_linux
Valve Software Half-Life CSTRIKE Dedicated Server<=1.6_windows

Event History

Feb 16, 2006
CVE Published
11:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0734?

CVE-2006-0734 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0734?

To fix CVE-2006-0734, upgrade to a version of Valve Software Half-Life Counter-Strike Dedicated Server later than 1.6.

3

What does CVE-2006-0734 affect?

CVE-2006-0734 affects Valve Software Half-Life Counter-Strike Dedicated Server versions 1.6 and earlier.

4

What impact does CVE-2006-0734 have on affected systems?

CVE-2006-0734 can lead to a denial of service, resulting in an infinite loop and server hang when exploited.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2006-0734?

CVE-2006-0734 can be exploited by remote authenticated users targeting a server with a specific input in the connection string.

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