CVE-2003-0828

Description

Buffer overflow in freesweep in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allows local users to gain "games" group privileges when processing environment variables.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-391	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13301	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8716	vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0828?: CVE-2003-0828 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0828?: To fix CVE-2003-0828, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0828 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0828 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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