CVE-2006-0047

Name: CVE-2006-0047
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-07T11:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0047 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. packets.c in Freeciv 2.0 before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via crafted packets with negative compressed size values.. EPSS estimates a 7.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

packets.c in Freeciv 2.0 before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via crafted packets with negative compressed size values.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.70%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.0
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.1
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.2
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.3
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.4
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.5
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.6
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.7
Freeciv	Freeciv	2.0.7a

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0047?

packets.c in Freeciv 2.0 before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via crafted packets with negative compressed size values.

How severe is CVE-2006-0047?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0047 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0047?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST