How severe is CVE-2006-1403?

CVE-2006-1403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-1403 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1403?

CVE-2006-1403 affects Csdoom Csdoom 2005. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1403?

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-2006-1403 published?

CVE-2006-1403 was published on 2006-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1403

CVE-2006-1403 is a high-severity vulnerability in Csdoom Csdoom 2005 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Csdoom Csdoom 2005
Published: 2006-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the PrintString function in c_console.cpp in client/server Doom (csDoom) 0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in strings passed to the console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1403?: Format string vulnerability in the PrintString function in c_console.cpp in client/server Doom (csDoom) 0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in strings passed to the console.
How severe is CVE-2006-1403?: CVE-2006-1403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1403 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1403?: CVE-2006-1403 affects Csdoom Csdoom 2005. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1403?: 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-2006-1403 published?: CVE-2006-1403 was published on 2006-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:csdoom:csdoom_2005:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*