CVE-2006-2587: Buffer overflow in the WebTool HTTP server component in (1) PunkBuster before 1.229, as used by multiple produ

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-2587?

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

Q: Is CVE-2006-2587 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2587 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-2587 affect?

CVE-2006-2587 affects punkbuster. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in the WebTool HTTP server component in (1) PunkBuster before 1.229, as used by multiple products including (2) America's Army 1.228 and earlier, (3) Battlefield 1942 1.158 and earlier, (4) Battlefield 2 1.184 and earlier, (

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-2587?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2587 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting punkbuster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the WebTool HTTP server component in (1) PunkBuster before 1.229, as used by multiple products including (2) America's Army 1.228 and earlier, (3) Battlefield 1942 1.158 and earlier, (4) Battlefield 2 1.184 and earlier, (5) Battlefield Vietnam 1.150 and earlier, (6) Call of Duty 1.173 and earlier, (7) Call of Duty 2 1.108 and earlier, (8) DOOM 3 1.159 and earlier, (9) Enemy Territory 1.167 and earlier, (10) Far Cry 1.150 and ea

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.1% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: even balance

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-25 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

even balance punkbuster DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.228

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.228

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.228 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison punkbuster sudo apt install punkbuster=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.228> sudo apt-mark hold punkbuster

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

dnf --showduplicates list punkbuster sudo dnf downgrade punkbuster-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.228> sudo dnf versionlock add punkbuster

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: PunkBuster < 1.229 - WebTool Service Remote Buffer Overflow (Denial of Service) (PoC)

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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-2006-2587?

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

Is CVE-2006-2587 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2587 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-2006-2587 affect?

CVE-2006-2587 affects punkbuster. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in the WebTool HTTP server component in (1) PunkBuster before 1.229, as used by multiple products including (2) America's Army 1.228 and earlier, (3) Battlefield 1942 1.158 and earlier, (4) Battlefield 2 1.184 and earlier, (

How urgent is CVE-2006-2587?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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