CVE-2007-6468 json
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 r…
published 2007-12-20 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-6434
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.7%
- EPSS 5.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net http://uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net/uhexen2/hexenworld/Client/huffman.c?r1=1.24&r2=1.25 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net http://uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net/uhexen2/hw_utils/hwrcon/huffman.c?r1=1.18&r2=1.19 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net
/uhexen2/hexenworld/Client/huffman.c?r1=1.24&r2=1.25
exploit
-
uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net
/uhexen2/hw_utils/hwrcon/huffman.c?r1=1.18&r2=1.19
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/28124
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/26893
vdb-entry
-
osvdb.org
/42641
vdb-entry
- sourceforge.net /project/shownotes.php?release_id=562016&group_id=124987
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/4239
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-6468
- NVD CVE-2007-6468
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