CVE-2006-3491 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Kaillera Server versions 0.86 and earlier, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long nickname. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of widespread community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.86CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:christophe_thibault:kaillera:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.