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CVE-2006-3913: Buffer overflow in Freeciv 2.1.0-beta1 and earlier, and SVN 15 Jul 2006 and earlier, allows remote attacker...

Buffer overflow in Freeciv 2.1.0-beta1 and earlier, and SVN 15 Jul 2006 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) negative chunk_length or a (2) large chunk->offset value in a PACKET_PLAYER_ATTRIBUTE_CHUNK packet in the generic_handle_player_attribute_chunk function in common/packets.c, and (3) a large packet->length value in the handle_unit_orders function in server/unithand.c.

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CVE-2006-3913 is an old Freeciv vulnerability where malformed game network data can crash an affected instance and may allow code execution. The provided sources identify Freeciv 2.1.0-beta1 and earlier, including SVN builds through July 15, 2006. Business risk is mainly legacy exposure. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Freeciv deployments, archived builds, or distribution packages from 2006-era systems. The bundle provides no CPEs, CVSS, or modern product mapping, so asset confirmation must be version-based. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless Freeciv is exposed to untrusted users. Prioritize remediation for internet-accessible or shared game servers; otherwise track it through normal unsupported-software cleanup. Mitigation focus: Inventory Freeciv installations and identify versions at or before 2.1.0-beta1.; Check Freeciv, Debian DSA-1142, and Mandriva MDKSA-2006:135 guidance for fixed packages.; Remove or isolate affected Freeciv services until vendor guidance is applied..

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