robocode — security advisory
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the write method of the Buffer class in Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The method fails to properly validate the length of data being written, allowing attackers to cause an overflow, potentially leading to buffer overflows and arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability can be exploited by submitting specially crafted inputs that manipulate the data length, leading to potential unauthorized code execution.
- Products
- robocode
- Affected versions
- 1.9.3.9-3, 1.9.3.9-4, 1.9.3.9-5
- Fixed versions
- Not specified
- CVEs
- CVE-2025-14308
- Confirmed fixed CVEs
- Not specified
- Updated in this feed
- 30 Oct 2026, 19:57 UTC · Revision 1
Source evidence
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the write method of the Buffer class in Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The method fails to properly validate the length of data being written, allowing attackers to cause an overflow, potentially leading to buffer overflows and arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability can be exploited by submitting specially crafted inputs that manipulate the data length, leading to potential unauthorized code execution.
osv:DEBIAN-CVE-2025-14308
robocode
Fixed versions: Not specified
robocode
Fixed versions: Not specified
robocode
Fixed versions: Not specified
Complete source record
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