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CVE-2003-0358: Buffer overflow in (1) nethack 3.4.0 and earlier, and (2) falconseye 1.9.3 and earlier, which is based on n...

Buffer overflow in (1) nethack 3.4.0 and earlier, and (2) falconseye 1.9.3 and earlier, which is based on nethack, allows local users to gain privileges via a long -s command line option.

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CVE-2003-0358 is an old local privilege-escalation flaw in NetHack and Falcon's Eye. A user who can run the vulnerable game locally may be able to gain extra privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and the supplied sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems where vulnerable NetHack or Falcon's Eye packages remain installed and accessible to local users. Modern production exposure is probably uncommon, but legacy Unix-like hosts, shared servers, or old desktop images should be checked. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless vulnerable packages are present on shared or multi-user systems. Prioritize removal or vendor-guided updates where local users could run the affected software. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for NetHack 3.4.0 or earlier and Falcon's Eye 1.9.3 or earlier.; Review Debian DSA-316, DSA-350, and NetHack security patch guidance for vendor-approved fixes.; Remove vulnerable game packages where they are not operationally required..

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