Buffer Overflow vulnerability in aMULE-Project aMule v.2.3.3 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the OP_SERVERMESSAGE Handler. (CVE-2026-51105)
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in aMULE-Project aMule version 2.3.3 and related builds, allowing a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the OP_SERVERMESSAGE Handler. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a medium severity impact focused on availability disruption without confidentiality or integrity loss.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/amule?arch=source&distro=xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/amule?arch=source&distro=bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/amule?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/amule?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/amule?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/amule?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-51105 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the OP_SERVERMESSAGE Handler of aMULE-Project aMule version 2.3.3 and several related builds. This flaw allows a remote attacker to trigger a denial of service condition by exploiting the buffer overflow, causing the application to crash or become unresponsive. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or integrity but impacts availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to cause denial of service by crashing the aMULE application through a buffer overflow in the OP_SERVERMESSAGE Handler. There is no indication of data compromise or privilege escalation. The impact is limited to availability disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting network access to trusted sources if feasible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-51105
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad3f60a2cdf04f6566640ec
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:26:18 UTC
Last enriched: 10/18/2026, 00:56:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 00:56:44 UTC
Views: 2
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