CVE-2006-3908: Format string vulnerability in the flush_output function in ConsoleStreambuf.cpp in Game Network Engine (GNE)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-3908?

game networking engine: upgrade to newer than 0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-3908 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3908 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-2006-3908 affect?

CVE-2006-3908 affects game networking engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the flush_output function in ConsoleStreambuf.cpp in Game Network Engine (GNE) 0.70 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute code via format string specifie

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-3908 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting game networking engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the flush_output function in ConsoleStreambuf.cpp in Game Network Engine (GNE) 0.70 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute code via format string specifiers in unspecified vectors involving output to the gout console.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gillius programming

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-27 22:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gillius programming game networking engine UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.7 · cvs_2006-07-23

Fixed in: newer than 0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy game-networking-engine || rpm -q game-networking-engine || game-networking-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade game-networking-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade game-networking-engine

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-2006-3908?

game networking engine: upgrade to newer than 0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3908 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3908 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-2006-3908 affect?

CVE-2006-3908 affects game networking engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the flush_output function in ConsoleStreambuf.cpp in Game Network Engine (GNE) 0.70 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute code via format string specifie

How urgent is CVE-2006-3908?

Priority 48/100. High severity

References

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