CVE-2006-2971

CVE-2006-2971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Overkill 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

Description

Integer overflow in the recv_packet function in 0verkill 0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a UDP packet with fewer than 12 bytes, which results in a long length value to the crc32 function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2971?
Integer overflow in the recv_packet function in 0verkill 0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a UDP packet with fewer than 12 bytes, which results in a long length value to the crc32 function.
How severe is CVE-2006-2971?
CVE-2006-2971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2971 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-2006-2971?
CVE-2006-2971 affects Overkill. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2971?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2971 published?
CVE-2006-2971 was published on 2006-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)