CVE-2006-1618

CVE-2006-1618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Doomsday with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in the (1) Con_message and (2) conPrintf functions in con_main.c in Doomsday engine 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an argument to the JOIN command, and possibly other command arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1618?
Format string vulnerability in the (1) Con_message and (2) conPrintf functions in con_main.c in Doomsday engine 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an argument to the JOIN command, and possibly other command arguments.
How severe is CVE-2006-1618?
CVE-2006-1618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1618 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1618?
CVE-2006-1618 affects Doomsday. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1618?
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-2006-1618 published?
CVE-2006-1618 was published on 2006-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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