Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in PunkBuster 1.180 and earlier, as used by Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in invalid cvar values, which are not properly handled when the server kicks the player and records the reason.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Even Balance | Punkbuster | <= 1.180 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/sof2pbfs-adv.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-02/0372.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18917Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/448
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16703
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24792
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/sof2pbfs-adv.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-02/0372.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18917Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/448
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16703
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24792
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0771?
CVE-2006-0771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in PunkBuster 1.180 and earlier, as used by Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly...
How severe is CVE-2006-0771?
CVE-2006-0771 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0771?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Even Balance Punkbuster.