CVE-2005-0371: Armagetron 0.2.6.0 and earlier and Armagetron Advanced 0.2.7.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a d

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0371 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting armagetron, armagetron advanced. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Armagetron 0.2.6.0 and earlier and Armagetron Advanced 0.2.7.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (freeze) via a large number of player connections that do not send any data.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: armagetron

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

armagetron armagetron DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.5.2 · 0.2.6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.5.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy armagetron || rpm -q armagetron || armagetron --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison armagetron sudo apt install armagetron=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold armagetron

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list armagetron sudo dnf downgrade armagetron-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add armagetron

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

armagetron armagetron advanced DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy armagetron-advanced || rpm -q armagetron-advanced || armagetron-advanced --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison armagetron-advanced sudo apt install armagetron-advanced=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold armagetron-advanced

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list armagetron-advanced sudo dnf downgrade armagetron-advanced-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add armagetron-advanced

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0371?

armagetron: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; armagetron advanced: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0371 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0371 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0371 affect?

CVE-2005-0371 affects armagetron, armagetron advanced. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Armagetron 0.2.6.0 and earlier and Armagetron Advanced 0.2.7.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (freeze) via a large number of player connections that do not send any data.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0371?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2005-0370 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE UPGRADE Armagetron 0.2.6.0 and earlier and Armagetron Advanced 0.2.7.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a d
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