How severe is CVE-2003-0828?

CVE-2003-0828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0828?

CVE-2003-0828 primarily affects Gus And Psilord Freesweep. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0828?

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

When was CVE-2003-0828 published?

CVE-2003-0828 was published on 2004-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0828

CVE-2003-0828 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gus And Psilord Freesweep 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gus And Psilord Freesweep
Published: 2004-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0828?: Buffer overflow in freesweep in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allows local users to gain "games" group privileges when processing environment variables.
How severe is CVE-2003-0828?: CVE-2003-0828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0828?: CVE-2003-0828 primarily affects Gus And Psilord Freesweep. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0828 published?: CVE-2003-0828 was published on 2004-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gus_and_psilord:freesweep:0.88:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gus_and_psilord:freesweep:0.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*