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USN-8754-1: Freeciv vulnerability

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Ubuntu patches Freeciv stack overflow where remote attackers crash clients or servers using crafted network packets.

USN-8754-1 fixes a Freeciv vulnerability where certain network packets trigger a stack overflow. A remote attacker could use this to crash Freeciv clients or servers, resulting in denial of service. Ubuntu released updated packages.

  • Stack overflow in Freeciv triggered by certain network packets
  • Remote attacker can crash clients or servers for denial of service
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It was discovered that Freeciv incorrectly handled certain network packets, resulting in a stack overflow. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Freeciv clients or servers to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

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