CVE-2006-3908

CVE-2006-3908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gillius Programming Game Networking Engine 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

Format string vulnerability in the flush_output function in ConsoleStreambuf.cpp in Game Network Engine (GNE) 0.70 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute code via format string specifiers in unspecified vectors involving output to the gout console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3908?
Format string vulnerability in the flush_output function in ConsoleStreambuf.cpp in Game Network Engine (GNE) 0.70 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute code via format string specifiers in unspecified vectors involving output to the gout console.
How severe is CVE-2006-3908?
CVE-2006-3908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3908 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3908?
CVE-2006-3908 primarily affects Gillius Programming Game Networking Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3908?
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-2006-3908 published?
CVE-2006-3908 was published on 2006-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)