How severe is CVE-2003-1473?

CVE-2003-1473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1473?

CVE-2003-1473 affects Lgames Ltris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1473?

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

When was CVE-2003-1473 published?

CVE-2003-1473 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1473

CVE-2003-1473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lgames Ltris 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Lgames Ltris
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in LTris 1.0.1 of FreeBSD Ports Collection 2003-02-25 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code with gid "games" permission via a long HOME environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1473?: Buffer overflow in LTris 1.0.1 of FreeBSD Ports Collection 2003-02-25 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code with gid "games" permission via a long HOME environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2003-1473?: CVE-2003-1473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1473?: CVE-2003-1473 affects Lgames Ltris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1473 published?: CVE-2003-1473 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lgames:ltris:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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