CVE-2008-3547: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 10, 2009
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the server in OpenTTD 0.6.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (persistent game disruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving many long names for "companies and clients."

Affected Software

49 affected components
OpenTTD OpenTTD<=0.6.1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.1.1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.1.2
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.1.3
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.1.4
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.2.0
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.2.1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.0
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.2
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.2.1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.3
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.4
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.5
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.6
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.3.7
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.4.0
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.4.0.1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.4.5
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.4.6
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.4.7
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.4.8
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.4.8-rc1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.4.8-rc2
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.0
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.0-rc1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.0-rc2
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.0-rc3
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.0-rc4
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.0-rc5
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.1-rc1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.1-rc2
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.1-rc3
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.2
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.2-rc1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.3
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.3-rc1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.3-rc2
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.5.3-rc3
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.0
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.0-beta1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.0-beta2
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.0-beta3
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.0-beta4
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.0-beta5
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.0-rc1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.1-rc1
OpenTTD OpenTTD=0.6.1-rc2

Event History

Mar 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3547?

CVE-2008-3547 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3547?

To fix CVE-2008-3547, update OpenTTD to a version later than 0.6.1.

3

What versions of OpenTTD are affected by CVE-2008-3547?

CVE-2008-3547 affects versions of OpenTTD up to and including 0.6.1.

4

Can CVE-2008-3547 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-3547 can be exploited by remote authenticated users leading to game disruption.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3547?

CVE-2008-3547 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the OpenTTD server.

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