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CVE-2003-0828: Buffer overflow in freesweep in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allows local users to gain "games" group privileges wh...

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

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CVE-2003-0828 is an old Debian freesweep flaw where a local user could gain the Unix "games" group privilege. This is not described as remote code execution or root compromise in the provided sources, but it still matters on legacy Debian 3.0 systems because group privilege can expose game data or support further local abuse. Exposure appears limited to Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 systems with the freesweep package installed and accessible to local users. The bundle does not identify other vendors, products, or supported modern releases as affected. Prioritize this for legacy system owners, not as a broad enterprise emergency. The business risk is concentrated where unsupported Debian 3.0 hosts still exist and local users can execute vulnerable software. Mitigation focus: Review Debian DSA-391 for the vendor-specified remediation.; Update or remove freesweep on any legacy Debian 3.0 systems.; Restrict local shell access on systems that cannot be remediated promptly..

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