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CVE-2006-1145

6.5 · MEDIUM

Format string vulnerability in the safe_cprintf function in acebot_cmds.c in Alien Arena 2006 Gold Edition 5.00 allows remote attackers (possibly authenticated) to execute arbitrary code via unspec…

Published Mar 10, 2006cor_entertainmentEPSS 4.46%

Overview

CVE-2006-1145 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cor_entertainment alien_arena_2006. It was published on March 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the safe_cprintf function in acebot_cmds.c in Alien Arena 2006 Gold Edition 5.00 allows remote attackers (possibly authenticated) to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors when the server sends crafted messages to the clients.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cor_entertainment. Update alien_arena_2006 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/aa2k6x-adv.txtRefarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-03/0147.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/19144Refwww.osvdb.org/23747Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426984/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17028Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0882Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25199Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/aa2k6x-adv.txtRefarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-03/0147.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1145?

CVE-2006-1145 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cor_entertainment alien_arena_2006. It was published on March 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-1145?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1145?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cor_entertainment. Update alien_arena_2006 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1145?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1145 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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