Buffer Overflow in Overkill Affects Server Data Integrity
CVE-2009-5041

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Debian
Status
Overkill
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 October 2019

What is CVE-2009-5041?

The Overkill game is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by unusually long player names. This flaw can lead to data corruption on the server machine, posing a risk to data integrity and overall system security. Administrators must take preventive measures to secure their systems against potential exploitation.

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5041
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2009-5041 : Buffer Overflow in Overkill Affects Server Data Integrity