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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Outgun
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/outgunx-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20098
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/898
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433932/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17985
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1796
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26512
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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