How severe is CVE-2003-0359?

CVE-2003-0359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0359?

CVE-2003-0359 affects Stichting Mathematisch Centrum Nethack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0359?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0359 published?

CVE-2003-0359 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0359

CVE-2003-0359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stichting Mathematisch Centrum Nethack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stichting Mathematisch Centrum Nethack
Published: 2003-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

nethack 3.4.0 and earlier installs certain setgid binaries with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing the original binaries with malicious code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0359?: nethack 3.4.0 and earlier installs certain setgid binaries with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing the original binaries with malicious code.
How severe is CVE-2003-0359?: CVE-2003-0359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0359?: CVE-2003-0359 affects Stichting Mathematisch Centrum Nethack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0359 published?: CVE-2003-0359 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-316

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:stichting_mathematisch_centrum:nethack:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*