Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the recv_packet function in 0verkill 0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a UDP packet with fewer than 12 bytes, which results in a long length value to the crc32 function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Overkill | Overkill | 0.16 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20551Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1090
- http://www.osvdb.org/26029
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436659/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18353Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2245
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27028
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20551Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1090
- http://www.osvdb.org/26029
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436659/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18353Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2245
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27028
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2971?
CVE-2006-2971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the recv_packet function in 0verkill 0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a UDP packet with fewer than 12 bytes, which results in a long len...
How severe is CVE-2006-2971?
CVE-2006-2971 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Overkill Overkill.