CVE-2006-2393

CVE-2006-2393 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Empire Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The client_cmd function in Empire 4.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by causing long text strings to be appended to the player->client buffer, which causes an invalid memory access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2393?
The client_cmd function in Empire 4.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by causing long text strings to be appended to the player->client buffer, which causes an invalid memory access.
How severe is CVE-2006-2393?
CVE-2006-2393 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2393 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2393?
CVE-2006-2393 primarily affects Empire Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2393?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2393 published?
CVE-2006-2393 was published on 2006-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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