CVE-2026-24793: Out-of-bounds Write, Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-24793?

azerothcore: upgrade to newer than 4.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-24793 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24793 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-2026-24793 affect?

CVE-2026-24793 affects azerothcore. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Out-of-bounds Write, Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in azerothcore azerothcore-wotlk (deps/zlib modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inflate.C. This issue affec

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-24793?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-24793 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting azerothcore. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Out-of-bounds Write, Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in azerothcore azerothcore-wotlk (deps/zlib modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inflate.C. This issue affects azerothcore-wotlk: through v4.0.0.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120, CWE-787
Published	2026-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Government Technology Agency of Singapore Cyber Security Group (GovTech CSG) · Vendor: azerothcore

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-27 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

azerothcore azerothcore UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade azerothcore

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-2026-24793?

azerothcore: upgrade to newer than 4.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-24793 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24793 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-2026-24793 affect?

CVE-2026-24793 affects azerothcore. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Out-of-bounds Write, Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in azerothcore azerothcore-wotlk (deps/zlib modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inflate.C. This issue affec

How urgent is CVE-2026-24793?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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