CVE-2006-3788: Multiple buffer overflows in multiplay.cpp in UFO2000 svn 1057 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-3788?

ufo2000: upgrade to newer than svn_1057. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-3788 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3788 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-2006-3788 affect?

CVE-2006-3788 affects ufo2000. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in multiplay.cpp in UFO2000 svn 1057 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long unit name in Net::recv_add_unit,; (2) large values to Net::recv_rules, Net::recv_select_unit, Net::recv_options,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-3788?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-3788 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ufo2000. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in multiplay.cpp in UFO2000 svn 1057 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long unit name in Net::recv_add_unit,; (2) large values to Net::recv_rules, Net::recv_select_unit, Net::recv_options, and Net::recv_unit_data; and (3) a large mapdata GEODATA structure in Net::recv_map_data.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ufo2000

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-24 12:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ufo2000 ufo2000 UPGRADE

Affected: <= svn_1057

Fixed in: newer than svn_1057

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ufo2000 || rpm -q ufo2000 || ufo2000 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than svn_1057 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ufo2000

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ufo2000

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3788?

ufo2000: upgrade to newer than svn_1057. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3788 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3788 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-2006-3788 affect?

CVE-2006-3788 affects ufo2000. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in multiplay.cpp in UFO2000 svn 1057 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long unit name in Net::recv_add_unit,; (2) large values to Net::recv_rules, Net::recv_select_unit, Net::recv_options,

How urgent is CVE-2006-3788?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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CVE-2006-3789 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Multiple array index errors in the (1) recv_rules, (2) recv_select_unit, (3) recv_options, and (4) recv_unit_d

References

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