CVE-2006-1592: Buffer overflow in the is_client_wad_ok function in w_wad.cpp for (1) Zdaemon 1.08.01 and (2) X-Doom allows re

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1592 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting x-doom, zdaemon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the is_client_wad_ok function in w_wad.cpp for (1) Zdaemon 1.08.01 and (2) X-Doom allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: 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	5.4% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: x-doom · zdaemon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-03 10:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x-doom x-doom DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.06.07

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.06.07

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x-doom || rpm -q x-doom || x-doom --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.06.07 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison x-doom sudo apt install x-doom=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.06.07> sudo apt-mark hold x-doom

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

dnf --showduplicates list x-doom sudo dnf downgrade x-doom-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.06.07> sudo dnf versionlock add x-doom

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.

zdaemon zdaemon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.08.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.08.01

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.08.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zdaemon sudo apt install zdaemon=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.08.01> sudo apt-mark hold zdaemon

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

dnf --showduplicates list zdaemon sudo dnf downgrade zdaemon-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.08.01> sudo dnf versionlock add zdaemon

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-2006-1592?

x-doom: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; zdaemon: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1592 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1592 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-2006-1592 affect?

CVE-2006-1592 affects x-doom, zdaemon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the is_client_wad_ok function in w_wad.cpp for (1) Zdaemon 1.08.01 and (2) X-Doom allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1592?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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