CVE-2006-3849: Stack-based buffer overflow in Warzone 2100 and Warzone Resurrection 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3849 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting warzone, warzone resurrection. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Warzone 2100 and Warzone Resurrection 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long message handled by the recvTextMessage function in multiplay.c or a (2) long filename handled by NETrecvFile function in netplay/netplay.c.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.5% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pumpkin studios

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-25 23:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pumpkin studios warzone DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2100

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2100

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2100 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison warzone sudo apt install warzone=<VERSION_BEFORE_2100> sudo apt-mark hold warzone

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

dnf --showduplicates list warzone sudo dnf downgrade warzone-<VERSION_BEFORE_2100> sudo dnf versionlock add warzone

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.

pumpkin studios warzone resurrection DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy warzone-resurrection || rpm -q warzone-resurrection || warzone-resurrection --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison warzone-resurrection sudo apt install warzone-resurrection=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold warzone-resurrection

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

dnf --showduplicates list warzone-resurrection sudo dnf downgrade warzone-resurrection-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add warzone-resurrection

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-2006-3849?

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

Is CVE-2006-3849 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3849 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-2006-3849 affect?

CVE-2006-3849 affects warzone, warzone resurrection. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in Warzone 2100 and Warzone Resurrection 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long message handled by the recvTextMessage function in multiplay.c or a (2) long filename ha

How urgent is CVE-2006-3849?

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

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