CVE-2006-0771

Name: CVE-2006-0771
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-02-18T21:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0771 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in PunkBuster 1.180 and earlier, as used by Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in invalid cvar values, which are not properly handled when the server kicks the player and records the reason.. EPSS estimates a 3.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in PunkBuster 1.180 and earlier, as used by Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in invalid cvar values, which are not properly handled when the server kicks the player and records the reason.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.06%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Even Balance	Punkbuster	<= 1.180

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0771?

How severe is CVE-2006-0771?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0771 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0771?

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Source: NVD / NIST