CVE-2006-3788

CVE-2006-3788 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ufo2000 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

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in multiplay.cpp in UFO2000 svn 1057 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long unit name in Net::recv_add_unit,; (2) large values to Net::recv_rules, Net::recv_select_unit, Net::recv_options, and Net::recv_unit_data; and (3) a large mapdata GEODATA structure in Net::recv_map_data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3788?
Multiple buffer overflows in multiplay.cpp in UFO2000 svn 1057 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long unit name in Net::recv_add_unit,; (2) large values to Net::recv_rules, Net::recv_select_unit, Net::recv_options, and Net::recv_unit_data; and (3) a large mapdata GEODATA structure in Net::recv_map_data.
How severe is CVE-2006-3788?
CVE-2006-3788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3788 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-2006-3788?
CVE-2006-3788 affects Ufo2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3788?
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-2006-3788 published?
CVE-2006-3788 was published on 2006-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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