CVE-2006-2587: Buffer overflow in the WebTool HTTP server component in (1) PunkBuster before 1.229, as used by multiple pr...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old denial-of-service issue in PunkBuster’s WebTool HTTP server. A remote attacker could crash affected game server software by abusing an oversized webkey value. The sources describe application crash impact, not data theft or system takeover. Exposure is most likely on legacy multiplayer game servers still running PunkBuster WebTool before 1.229, including older listed versions of Battlefield, Call of Duty, DOOM 3, Quake, Far Cry, F.E.A.R., and related servers. Prioritize remediation if the organization still operates legacy public game servers or inherited gaming infrastructure. For most enterprises, urgency is low unless these assets are internet-facing, business-critical, or unmanaged. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PunkBuster/WebTool to version 1.229 or later where vendor-supported.; Check Even Balance or product vendor guidance for legacy server update paths.; Remove or retire unsupported affected game servers from production exposure..

Prepared

Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.