CVE-2003-0359 in Nethack

Summary

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.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

• Reservation: 05/29/2003
• Disclosure: 07/24/2003
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: 1: VDB-20603
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-269 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 5.9
• EPSS: 0.00046
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2003-0359
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0359
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2003-0359/