CVE-2006-0822: Unspecified vulnerability in EmuLinker Kaillera Server before 0.99.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denia

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0822 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting emulinker kaillera server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in EmuLinker Kaillera Server before 0.99.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (probably resource consumption) via a crafted packet that causes a "ghost game" to be left on the server.

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	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: emulinker kaillera server

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-21 23:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

emulinker kaillera server emulinker kaillera server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.97.6 · 0.98.2 · 0.98.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.97.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emulinker-kaillera-server || rpm -q emulinker-kaillera-server || emulinker-kaillera-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.97.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emulinker-kaillera-server sudo apt install emulinker-kaillera-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.97.6> sudo apt-mark hold emulinker-kaillera-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list emulinker-kaillera-server sudo dnf downgrade emulinker-kaillera-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.97.6> sudo dnf versionlock add emulinker-kaillera-server

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.

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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-2006-0822?

emulinker kaillera server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0822 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0822 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-2006-0822 affect?

CVE-2006-0822 affects emulinker kaillera server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Unspecified vulnerability in EmuLinker Kaillera Server before 0.99.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (probably resource consumption) via a crafted packet that causes a "ghost game" to be left on the server.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0822?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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