CVE-2006-3849

CVE-2006-3849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pumpkin Studios Warzone 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in Warzone 2100 and Warzone Resurrection 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long message handled by the recvTextMessage function in multiplay.c or a (2) long filename handled by NETrecvFile function in netplay/netplay.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3849?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Warzone 2100 and Warzone Resurrection 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long message handled by the recvTextMessage function in multiplay.c or a (2) long filename handled by NETrecvFile function in netplay/netplay.c.
How severe is CVE-2006-3849?
CVE-2006-3849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3849 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-2006-3849?
CVE-2006-3849 primarily affects Pumpkin Studios Warzone. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3849?
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-2006-3849 published?
CVE-2006-3849 was published on 2006-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)