CVE-2006-0460
HighPublic exploitMultiple buffer overflows in BomberClone before 0.11.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long error messages.
Published Feb 17, 2006 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-0460, DSA-997-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-0460 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Bomberclone.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Bomberclone 0.11.5-1sarge1, Bomberclone 0.11.6.2-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple buffer overflows in BomberClone before 0.11.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long error messages.
Affected Products
29 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| BombercloneBomberclone | 0.1, 0.10.0, 0.11.3, 0.11.4, 0.11.5, 0.11.6, 0.2, 0.3 | 0.11.6.2-1 |
Patched Releases
Bomberclone
0.11.5-1sarge1, 0.11.6.2-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 17, 2006
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-0460
- patchGLSA-200602-09
- exploitMSF bomberclone_overflow.rb
- exploitExploitDB-1602
- exploitExploitDB-16433
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple buffer overflows in BomberClone before 0.11.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long error messages.
Affected: Bomberclone versions 0.1, 0.10.0, 0.11.3, 0.11.4, 0.11.5, 0.11.6, 0.2, 0.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Bomberclone 0.11.5-1sarge1, Bomberclone 0.11.6.2-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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