CVE-2003-0454 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 4 Jul 2003 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in xgalaga via a long HOME variable to gain elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2003-0454?

CVE-2003-0454 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jul 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in xgalaga 2.0.34 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0454?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joe Rumsey Xgalaga.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0454?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2003-0454 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0454 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0454, DSA-334, GHSA-h92j-qhmf-wvjj.