Stay Secure with the Latest Linux Advisories
Refine advisories
X Clear Filters Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Community Poll
What got you started with Linux?
Loading...
Explore Latest Linux Security advisories
We found 0 articles for you...
203
security advisoryremote attackimportantMageia 9 freeciv Important Stack Overflow Crash CVE-2026-33250
Security update. Publication date: 10 Jun 2026 URL: https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2026-0183.html Type: security Affected Mageia releases: 9 CVE: CVE-2026-33250 Description: CVE-2026-33250, freeciv crash with a stack overflow when receiving specially-crafted packets. A remote attacker can use this to take down any public server. A malicious server can use this to crash the game on the player's machine References: - https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=35257 - https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2026/msg00082.html - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-33250 SRPMS: - 9/core/freeciv-3.0.7-1.2.mga9 . New Mageia security advisory addresses critical freeciv vulnerability causing crashes due to remote attacks with crafted packets.. Mageia Security Advisory, freeciv Crash Bug, Remote Attack Prevention, Mageia Update. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 09, 2026 •Important Mageia 202
security advisorymoderateremote crashopenSUSE freeciv Remote Crash Moderate Issue 2026-0155-1
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.. openSUSE Security Update: Security update for freeciv ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2026:0155-1 Rating: moderate References: #1260036 Cross-References: CVE-2026-33250 Affected Products: openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP6 openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7 ______________________________________________________________________________ An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available. Description: This update for freeciv fixes the following issues: - CVE-2026-33250: Fix a vulnerability allowing remote crashing of the server (boo#1260036). - update to version 3.0.10: * Generic bugfix release* Generic bugfix release * Fixed nation color selection assert failures when moving from pre-game to turn 1 * Fixed a crash when city removal left a unit stranded * Fixed growing of the internal string handling buffer, fixing, e.g., issues with very long lines in the savegame * Fixed fc_vsnprintf() return value on Windows, fixing, e.g., issues on loading the tutorial scenario * Various internal changes which should only affect developers * Fixed bad memory access while loading freeciv-2.6 format ruleset * Miscellaneous improvements to in-game text and user documentation * Miscellaneous changes to developer/install/ruleset docs * Updated translations * see https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/NEWS-3.0.10 - update to version 3.0.9: * Generic bugfix release * Set diplomatic relations state correctly between team members osdn#48295 * Fixed assert failures when city grows to freeciv's internal max city size (255) * Sammarinese city name Borgo Maggiore corrected osdn#48316 * Cargo gets bounced when transport is lost due to terrain change * Fixed crash with recursive autoattacks in case ofoccupychance setting being > 0 * Fixed memory corruption when transport is not bounced, but cargo is * Corrected amount treasury gets increased by a city in some situations * Cities stop working tiles turned unworkable at turn change * Fixed clearing city border claims when player gets removed from the game osdn#48837 * see https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/NEWS-3.0.9 Patch Instructions: To install this openSUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7: zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2026-155=1 - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP6: zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2026-155=1 Package List: - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64): freeciv-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 freeciv-debuginfo-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 freeciv-debugsource-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 freeciv-gtk3-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 freeciv-gtk3-debuginfo-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 freeciv-gtk4-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 freeciv-gtk4-debuginfo-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 freeciv-qt-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 freeciv-qt-debuginfo-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7 (noarch): freeciv-lang-3.1.6-bp157.2.3.1 - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP6 (aarch64 i586 ppc64le s390x x86_64): freeciv-3.0.10-bp156.2.3.1 freeciv-gtk3-3.0.10-bp156.2.3.1 freeciv-qt-3.0.10-bp156.2.3.1 - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP6 (noarch): freeciv-lang-3.0.10-bp156.2.3.1 References: https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33250.html https://bugzilla.suse.com/1260036 . Update for openSUSE freeciv addresses a moderate issue allowing remote server crashes. Installation instructions included.. openSUSE security, freeciv patch, software update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 27, 2026 OpenSUSE 
202
security advisorymoderateupdateopenSUSE Tumbleweed freeciv-3.2.4-1.1 Moderate Security Fix 2026-10401-1
An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed.. # freeciv-3.2.4-1.1 on GA media Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2026:10401-1 Rating: moderate Cross-References: * CVE-2026-33250 Affected Products: * openSUSE Tumbleweed An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: These are all security issues fixed in the freeciv-3.2.4-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed. ## Package List: * openSUSE Tumbleweed: * freeciv 3.2.4-1.1 * freeciv-gtk3 3.2.4-1.1 * freeciv-gtk4 3.2.4-1.1 * freeciv-lang 3.2.4-1.1 * freeciv-qt 3.2.4-1.1 * freeciv-sdl2 3.2.4-1.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33250.html . An update for freeciv-3.2.4-1.1 on openSUSE resolves one moderate vulnerability. Installation recommended.. openSUSE Tumbleweed, freeciv security update, Linux patch January 2026. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 23, 2026 OpenSUSE 87
security advisorydenial of servicedebianDebian Bookworm Freeciv Critical DoS Issue DSA-6173-1 CVE-2026-33250
Louis Moureaux discovered that incorrect packet processing in the game server of Freeciv, a free clone of the turn based strategy game Civilization, could result in denial of service. For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed in version 3.0.6-1+deb12u1.. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-6173-1
Mar 21, 2026 •Critical Debian 202
security advisorysecurity fiximportant issueopenSUSE Backports Important: Freeciv Security Fix CVE-2022-6083
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available. . openSUSE Security Update: Security update for freeciv ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2022:10102-1 Rating: important References: #1202548 Cross-References: CVE-2022-6083 Affected Products: openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP4 ______________________________________________________________________________ An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available. Description: This update for freeciv fixes the following issues: - update to 3.0.3 (boo#1202548, CVE-2022-6083): * 3.0.3 is a bugfix release * see https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/NEWS-3.0.3 - update to 3.0.2: * 3.0.2 is a generic bugfix release * see https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/NEWS-3.0.2 - update to 3.0.1: * 3.0.1 is a generic bugfix release * see https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/NEWS-3.0.1 - update to 3.0.0: * This release is a major upgrade which with some changes that can support backward compatible rulesets * see - update to 2.6.6: * https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/NEWS-2.6.5 * 2.6.6 is a bugfix release. Patch Instructions: To install this openSUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP4: zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2022-10102=1 Package List: - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP4 (aarch64 i586 ppc64le s390x x86_64): freeciv-3.0.3-bp154.2.3.1 freeciv-gtk3-3.0.3-bp154.2.3.1 freeciv-lang-3.0.3-bp154.2.3.1 freeciv-qt-3.0.3-bp154.2.3.1 References: https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-6083.html https://bugzilla.suse.com/1202548 . A recent update for Freeciv resolves a significant security vulnerability in openSUSE. The patch addresses CVE-2022-6083. Fullinformation provided.. openSUSE Security, freeciv Update, Important Issue, Bugfix Release. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 27, 2022 •Important OpenSUSE 203
security advisorybuffer overflowcriticalMageia 8: MGASA-2022-0293 Critical: Freeciv Buffer Overflow
Advisory text to describe the update. Wrap lines at ~75 chars. Modpack Installer buffer overflow. (CVE-2022-6083) References: . MGASA-2022-0293 - Updated freeciv packages fix security vulnerability Publication date: 25 Aug 2022 URL: https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2022-0293.html Type: security Affected Mageia releases: 8 CVE: CVE-2022-6083 Advisory text to describe the update. Wrap lines at ~75 chars. Modpack Installer buffer overflow. (CVE-2022-6083) References: - https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=29307 - https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/05/1 - https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/
Aug 25, 2022 •Critical Mageia 89
security advisorybuffer overflowsoftware updateFedora 36: 2023-a43e9ab54c Critical: Freeciv Memory Leak Issue Found
2.6.7. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2022-3cbf2184bd 2022-08-18 02:20:42.840140 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name : freeciv Product : Fedora 35 Version : 2.6.7 Release : 1.fc35 URL : https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeciv/ Summary : A multi-player strategy game Description : Freeciv is a turn-based, multi-player, X based strategy game. Freeciv is generally comparable to, and has compatible rules with, the Civilization II(R) game by Microprose(R). In Freeciv, each player is the leader of a civilization, and is competing with the other players in order to become the leader of the greatest civilization. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update Information: 2.6.7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ChangeLog: * Tue Aug 9 2022 Gwyn Ciesla - 2.6.7-1 - 2.6.7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------References: [ 1 ] Bug #2116410 - Freeciv: Modpack Installer buffer overflow https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2116410 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2022-3cbf2184bd' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at --------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list --
Aug 17, 2022 •Critical Fedora 87
security advisorydenial of servicecriticalDebian GNU/Linux 3.1 DSA 1142-1 Critical: Freeciv Remote Exec
Updated package.. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------Debian Security Advisory DSA 1142-1
Aug 04, 2006 •Critical Debian 
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Community Poll
What got you started with Linux?
Search Topics
Powered By
Linux Security - Your source for Top Linux News, Advisories, HOWTOs and Feature Releases
QUICK LINKS
subscribe to newsletters!
Like staying secure? So do we.
Sign up for updates, tips, and alerts!