Advisory Published

USN-4553-1: Teeworlds vulnerability

First published: Mon Sep 28 2020(Updated: )

It was discovered that Teeworlds server did not properly handler certain network traffic. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could use this vulnerability to cause Teeworlds server to crash.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/teeworlds-server<0.7.2-5ubuntu1.1
0.7.2-5ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu=20.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-4553-1?

    USN-4553-1 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a denial of service on the Teeworlds server.

  • How do I fix USN-4553-1?

    To mitigate USN-4553-1, update the teeworlds-server package to version 0.7.2-5ubuntu1.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by USN-4553-1?

    USN-4553-1 affects Ubuntu 20.04 users running the teeworlds-server package below version 0.7.2-5ubuntu1.1.

  • What type of attacks does USN-4553-1 enable?

    USN-4553-1 allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to crash the Teeworlds server through specially crafted network traffic.

  • Is USN-4553-1 being actively exploited?

    While no specific exploits related to USN-4553-1 have been reported, it is advisable to patch the vulnerability promptly to prevent potential attacks.

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