How severe is CVE-2003-0607?

CVE-2003-0607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0607 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0607?

CVE-2003-0607 affects Stanley T. Shebs Xconq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0607?

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

When was CVE-2003-0607 published?

CVE-2003-0607 was published on 2004-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0607

CVE-2003-0607 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stanley T. Shebs Xconq 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% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stanley T. Shebs Xconq
Published: 2004-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in xconq 7.4.1 allows local users to become part of the "games" group via the (1) USER or (2) DISPLAY environment variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0607?: Buffer overflow in xconq 7.4.1 allows local users to become part of the "games" group via the (1) USER or (2) DISPLAY environment variables.
How severe is CVE-2003-0607?: CVE-2003-0607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0607 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0607?: CVE-2003-0607 affects Stanley T. Shebs Xconq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0607?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0607 published?: CVE-2003-0607 was published on 2004-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:stanley_t._shebs:xconq:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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