CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1592

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow in the is_client_wad_ok function in w_wad.cpp in Zdaemon 1.08.01 and X-Doom allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the server or client, leading to full system compromise and potential data loss.

Recommendation

Immediately update Zdaemon and X-Doom to versions after 1.08.01 that include a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the is_client_wad_ok function in w_wad.cpp for (1) Zdaemon 1.08.01 and (2) X-Doom allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS