CVE-2006-2401

CVE-2006-2401 is a high-severity vulnerability in Outgun with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The leetnet functions (leetnet/rudp.cpp) in Outgun 1.0.3 bot 2 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via packets with incorrect message sizes, which triggers a buffer over-read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2401?
The leetnet functions (leetnet/rudp.cpp) in Outgun 1.0.3 bot 2 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via packets with incorrect message sizes, which triggers a buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2006-2401?
CVE-2006-2401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2401 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2401?
CVE-2006-2401 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-2006-2401?
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-2006-2401 published?
CVE-2006-2401 was published on 2006-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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