How severe is CVE-2005-0906?

CVE-2005-0906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0906?

CVE-2005-0906 primarily affects Instance Four Tincat. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0906?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0906 published?

CVE-2005-0906 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0906

CVE-2005-0906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Instance Four Tincat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Instance Four Tincat
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in a player logging function in the Tincat network library 2.x before 2.0.28, as used in games such as Sacred and The Settlers: Heritage of Kings, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0906?: Buffer overflow in a player logging function in the Tincat network library 2.x before 2.0.28, as used in games such as Sacred and The Settlers: Heritage of Kings, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-0906?: CVE-2005-0906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0906?: CVE-2005-0906 primarily affects Instance Four Tincat. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0906 published?: CVE-2005-0906 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:instance_four:tincat:release_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sacred:sacred:1.8.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ubi_soft:the_settlersheritage_of_kings:1.0_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*