How severe is CVE-2006-2399?

CVE-2006-2399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2399?

CVE-2006-2399 primarily affects Outgun. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2399?

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-2006-2399 published?

CVE-2006-2399 was published on 2006-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2399

CVE-2006-2399 is a high-severity vulnerability in Outgun 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Outgun
Published: 2006-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ServerNetworking::incoming_client_data function in servnet.cpp in Outgun 1.0.3 bot 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a data_file_request command with a long (1) type or (2) name string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2399?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the ServerNetworking::incoming_client_data function in servnet.cpp in Outgun 1.0.3 bot 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a data_file_request command with a long (1) type or (2) name string.
How severe is CVE-2006-2399?: CVE-2006-2399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2399?: CVE-2006-2399 primarily affects Outgun. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2399?: 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-2006-2399 published?: CVE-2006-2399 was published on 2006-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:outgun:outgun:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:outgun:outgun:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:outgun:outgun:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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