CVE-2006-1236Crossfire Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in the SetUp function in socket/request.c in CrossFire 1.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long setup sound command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1010.
Published Mar 15, 2006 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-1236, DSA-1009-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-1236 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Crossfire.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Crossfire 1.1.0-1woody2, Crossfire 1.6.0.dfsg.1-4sarge2, Crossfire 1.9.0-2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
28%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
41/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-1236
- advisory19237
Description
Buffer overflow in the SetUp function in socket/request.c in CrossFire 1.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long setup sound command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1010.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CrossfireCrossfire | 1.9.0 | 1.9.0-2 |
Patched Releases
Crossfire
1.1.0-1woody2, 1.6.0.dfsg.1-4sarge2, 1.9.0-2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 15, 2006
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2006-1236
- advisory19237
- exploitExploitDB-1582
- exploitExploitDB-50216
- exploit17093
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the SetUp function in socket/request.c in CrossFire 1.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long setup sound command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1010.
Affected: Crossfire versions 1.9.0. 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 Crossfire 1.1.0-1woody2, Crossfire 1.6.0.dfsg.1-4sarge2, Crossfire 1.9.0-2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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