CVE-2005-1163: Multiple buffer overflows in Yager 5.24 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting yager game. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in Yager 5.24 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted nickname or (2) a packet with a large amount of data.

Why this priority

EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	12.7% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: yager development

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 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yager development yager game DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0 · 5.20 · 5.24

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yager-game || rpm -q yager-game || yager-game --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yager-game sudo apt install yager-game=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold yager-game

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

dnf --showduplicates list yager-game sudo dnf downgrade yager-game-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add yager-game

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Yager 5.24 - Remote Buffer Overflow

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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-2005-1163?

yager game: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1163 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1163 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-2005-1163 affect?

CVE-2005-1163 affects yager game. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Multiple buffer overflows in Yager 5.24 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted nickname or (2) a packet with a large amount of data.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1163?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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