CVE-2005-4584

Name: CVE-2005-4584
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-29T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4584 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BZFlag server 2.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a callsign that is not followed by a NULL (\0) character.. EPSS estimates a 4.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BZFlag server 2.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a callsign that is not followed by a NULL (\0) character.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.55%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	<= 2.0.4
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7c_release_1
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7c_release_2
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7c_release_2_patch_1
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7c_release_2_patch_2
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7c_release_2_patch_3
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d1
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d2
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d3
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d4
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d5
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d6
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d7
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d8
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7d9
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7e
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7e1
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7e2
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7e4
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7e6
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7g0
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.7g2
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.10.0
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.10.2
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.10.4
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.10.6
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	1.10.8
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	2.0.0
Bzflag	Bzflag Server	2.0.2

References

http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/bzflagboom-adv.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/%2Acheckout%2A/bzflag/bzflag/ChangeLog?rev=2.103
http://secunia.com/advisories/18238Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015418Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/22036
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16066Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23872
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/bzflagboom-adv.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/%2Acheckout%2A/bzflag/bzflag/ChangeLog?rev=2.103
http://secunia.com/advisories/18238Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015418Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/22036
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16066Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23872

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4584?

BZFlag server 2.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a callsign that is not followed by a NULL (\0) character.

How severe is CVE-2005-4584?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4584 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4584?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-4584?

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Source: NVD / NIST