CVE-2006-2971
Published Jun 12, 2006 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Integer overflow in the recv_packet function in 0verkill 0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a UDP packet with fewer than 12 bytes, which results in a long length value to the crc32 function.
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QFinch assessment
Integer overflow in the recv_packet function in 0verkill 0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a UDP packet with fewer than 12 bytes, which results in a long length value to the crc32 function.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 18353 ↗
- 26029 ↗
- 1090 ↗
- 20060609 0verkill 0.6, Remote integer overflow ↗
- ADV-2006-2245 ↗
- overkill-recvpacket-integer-underflow(27028) ↗
- 20551 ↗
Record history
Published Jun 12, 2006 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026