PatchTheCVECVE-2006-5391: Xfire 1.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client application crash) via a l
CVE-2006-5391 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting xfire. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Xfire 1.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client application crash) via a long string to UDP port 25777.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.1% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-10-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: Xfire 1.6.4 - Remote Denial of Service
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-2006-5391?
xfire: upgrade to newer than 1.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-5391 being exploited?
CVE-2006-5391 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-2006-5391 affect?
CVE-2006-5391 affects xfire. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Xfire 1.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client application crash) via a long string to UDP port 25777.
How urgent is CVE-2006-5391?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference
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