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CVE-2008-3547: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 10 2009(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."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Openr Opentmpfiles<=0.6.1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.1.1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.1.2
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.1.3
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.1.4
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.2.0
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.2.1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.0
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.2
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.2.1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.3
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.4
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.5
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.6
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.3.7
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.4.0
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.4.0.1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.4.5
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.4.6
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.4.7
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.4.8
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.4.8-rc1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.4.8-rc2
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.0
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.0-rc1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.0-rc2
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.0-rc3
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.0-rc4
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.0-rc5
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.1-rc1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.1-rc2
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.1-rc3
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.2
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.2-rc1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.3
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.3-rc1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.3-rc2
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.5.3-rc3
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.0
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.0-beta1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.0-beta2
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.0-beta3
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.0-beta4
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.0-beta5
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.0-rc1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.1-rc1
Openr Opentmpfiles=0.6.1-rc2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3547?

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

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

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

  • Can CVE-2008-3547 be exploited remotely?

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

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3547?

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

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