CVE-2008-3547

CVE-2008-3547 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openttd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the server in OpenTTD 0.6.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (persistent game disruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving many long names for "companies and clients."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3547?
Buffer overflow in the server in OpenTTD 0.6.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (persistent game disruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving many long names for "companies and clients."
How severe is CVE-2008-3547?
CVE-2008-3547 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3547 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-2008-3547?
CVE-2008-3547 primarily affects Openttd. In total, 49 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3547?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3547 published?
CVE-2008-3547 was published on 2009-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (49)

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