How severe is CVE-2006-1592?

CVE-2006-1592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-1592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1592?

CVE-2006-1592 primarily affects X-doom. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1592?

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-2006-1592 published?

CVE-2006-1592 was published on 2006-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1592

CVE-2006-1592 is a high-severity vulnerability in X-doom 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% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: X-doom
Published: 2006-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the is_client_wad_ok function in w_wad.cpp for (1) Zdaemon 1.08.01 and (2) X-Doom allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1592?: Buffer overflow in the is_client_wad_ok function in w_wad.cpp for (1) Zdaemon 1.08.01 and (2) X-Doom allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.
How severe is CVE-2006-1592?: CVE-2006-1592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1592?: CVE-2006-1592 primarily affects X-doom. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1592?: 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-2006-1592 published?: CVE-2006-1592 was published on 2006-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:x-doom:x-doom:1.06.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zdaemon:zdaemon:1.08.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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