CVE-2006-1145 describes a format string vulnerability in the safe_cprintf function within acebot_cmds.c of Alien Arena 2006 Gold Edition 5.00. This flaw allows remote, potentially authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on client systems when the game server sends specially crafted messages. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring authentication, and potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Its FAUCET Risk Score is high at 94/100, despite a low EPSS score. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-1564) exists, suggesting proof-of-concept code may be available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
gold_5.00CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cor_entertainment:alien_arena_2006:gold_5.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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