USN-4553-1: Teeworlds vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2020
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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 Software

0 affected components

Event History

Feb 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·06:48 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:48 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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