How severe is CVE-2006-2537?

CVE-2006-2537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2537?

CVE-2006-2537 primarily affects Horizontal Shooter Bor. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2537?

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-2006-2537 published?

CVE-2006-2537 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2537

CVE-2006-2537 is a high-severity vulnerability in Horizontal Shooter Bor 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Horizontal Shooter Bor
Published: 2006-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in (a) OpenBOR 2.0046 and earlier, (b) Beats of Rage (BOR) 1.0029 and earlier, and (c) Horizontal Shooter BOR (HOR) 2.0000 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute code via format string specifiers in configurations used in various mod files, as demonstrated by the (1) music identifier in data/scenes/intro.txt, which is not properly handled in the update function, and (2) background identifier in data/easy/1aeasy.txt, which is not properly handled in the shutdown function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2537?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in (a) OpenBOR 2.0046 and earlier, (b) Beats of Rage (BOR) 1.0029 and earlier, and (c) Horizontal Shooter BOR (HOR) 2.0000 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute code via format string specifiers in configurations used in various mod files, as demonstrated by the (1) music identifier in data/scenes/intro.txt, which is not properly handled in the update function, and (2) background identifier in data/easy/1aeasy.txt, which is not properly handled in the shutdown function.
How severe is CVE-2006-2537?: CVE-2006-2537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2537?: CVE-2006-2537 primarily affects Horizontal Shooter Bor. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2537?: 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-2006-2537 published?: CVE-2006-2537 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:horizontal_shooter_bor:horizontal_shooter_bor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbor:openbor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:senile_team:beats_of_rage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*