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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Empire Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/empiredos-adv.txt
- http://empserver.cvs.sourceforge.net/empserver/empserver/src/lib/player/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20094
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/896
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433940/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1798
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26525
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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