CVE-2007-6468

Name: CVE-2007-6468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-20T00:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6468 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the HuffDecode function in hw_utils/hwrcon/huffman.c and hexenworld/Client/huffman.c in Hammer of Thyrion 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted huffman encoded packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the HuffDecode function in hw_utils/hwrcon/huffman.c and hexenworld/Client/huffman.c in Hammer of Thyrion 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted huffman encoded packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.72%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hammer Of Thyrion	Hammer Of Thyrion	1.4.2

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

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How severe is CVE-2007-6468?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6468 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST