# CVE-2006-1402: Buffer overflow in client/server Doom (csDoom) 0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service via a long nickname

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-03-28 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in client/server Doom (csDoom) 0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service via a long nickname or teamname to the SV_SetupUserInfo function or (2) execute arbitrary code via a long string sent when joining a match or a long chat message to the SV_BroadcastPrintf function.

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## References

- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/csdoombof-adv.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1105
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19389
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25449
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17248
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25448
- http://voxelsoft.com/csdoom/

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