CVE-2007-4754
Description
Format string vulnerability in the safe_bprintf function in acesrc/acebot_cmds.c in Alien Arena 2007 6.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via format string specifiers in a nickname.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Alien Arena 2007 6.10 - Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25559/info
Alien Arena 2007 is prone to multiple remote vulnerabilities, including a denial-of-service vulnerability and a format-string vulnerability.
Successfully exploiting these issues will allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application or to disconnect users from the game server.
Alien Arena 2007 6.10 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
https://gitlab.com/exploit-database/exploitdb-bin-sploits/-/raw/main/bin-sploits/30566.zipOS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 6.05-4.1 |
| sid | Fixed | 6.05-4.1 |
| forky | Fixed | 6.05-4.1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 6.05-4.1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 6.05-4.1 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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