CVE-2006-1236

CVE-2006-1236 is a high-severity vulnerability in Crossfire with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the SetUp function in socket/request.c in CrossFire 1.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long setup sound command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1010.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1236?
Buffer overflow in the SetUp function in socket/request.c in CrossFire 1.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long setup sound command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1010.
How severe is CVE-2006-1236?
CVE-2006-1236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1236 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1236?
CVE-2006-1236 affects Crossfire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1236?
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-2006-1236 published?
CVE-2006-1236 was published on 2006-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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