CVE-2006-1075: Format string vulnerability in the visualization function in Jason Boettcher Liero Xtreme 0.62b and earlier al

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1075 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting liero xtreme. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the visualization function in Jason Boettcher Liero Xtreme 0.62b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) a nickname, (2) a dedicated server name, or (3) a mapname in a level (aka .lxl) file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jason boettcher

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-09 00:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jason boettcher liero xtreme DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.56b_pack_1.7 · 0.62b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.56b_pack_1.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy liero-xtreme || rpm -q liero-xtreme || liero-xtreme --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.56b_pack_1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison liero-xtreme sudo apt install liero-xtreme=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.56b_pack_1.7> sudo apt-mark hold liero-xtreme

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

dnf --showduplicates list liero-xtreme sudo dnf downgrade liero-xtreme-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.56b_pack_1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add liero-xtreme

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-2006-1075?

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

Is CVE-2006-1075 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1075 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-2006-1075 affect?

CVE-2006-1075 affects liero xtreme. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the visualization function in Jason Boettcher Liero Xtreme 0.62b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) a nickname, (2) a dedicated server name, or (3

How urgent is CVE-2006-1075?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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