CVE-2003-0358

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in (1) nethack 3.4.0 and earlier, and (2) falconseye 1.9.3 and earlier, which is based on nethack, allows local users to gain privileges via a long -s command line option.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 45.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 9, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://nethack.sourceforge.net/v340/bugmore/secpatch.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-316
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-350
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/311172/2003-02-08/2003-02-14/0
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6806
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11283
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://nethack.sourceforge.net/v340/bugmore/secpatch.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-316
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-350
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/311172/2003-02-08/2003-02-14/0
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6806
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11283

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22233✓ verified
First seen Feb 10, 2003
Nethack 3 - Local Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-22234✓ verified
First seen Feb 10, 2003
Nethack 3 - Local Buffer Overflow (2)
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Exploit-DBEDB-22235✓ verified
First seen Feb 10, 2003
Nethack 3 - Local Buffer Overflow (3)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0358?

CVE-2003-0358 is a none vulnerability published on June 9, 2003. Buffer overflow in (1) nethack 3.4.0 and earlier, and (2) falconseye 1.9.3 and earlier, which is based on nethack, allows local users to gain privileges via a long -s command line option.

When was CVE-2003-0358 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0358 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 9, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0358 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0358 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 45.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0358?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0358, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2003-0358

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