CVE-2006-1744

CVE-2006-1744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joey Hess Bsdgames with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in pl_main.c in sail in BSDgames before 2.17-7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long player name that is used in a scanf function call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1744?
Buffer overflow in pl_main.c in sail in BSDgames before 2.17-7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long player name that is used in a scanf function call.
How severe is CVE-2006-1744?
CVE-2006-1744 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1744 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1744?
CVE-2006-1744 primarily affects Joey Hess Bsdgames. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1744?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1744 published?
CVE-2006-1744 was published on 2006-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)