CVE-2004-0158

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in lbreakout2 allows local users to gain 'games' group privileges via a large HOME environment variable to (1) editor.c, (2) theme.c, (3) manager.c, (4) config.c, (5) game.c, (6) levels.c, or (7) main.c.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 66.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 29, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107755821705356&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/l/lbreakout2/lbreakout2_2.2.2-1woody1.diff.gz
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-445
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9712
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15229
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107755821705356&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/l/lbreakout2/lbreakout2_2.2.2-1woody1.diff.gz
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-445
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9712
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15229

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-23738✓ verified
First seen Feb 21, 2004
LGames LBreakout2 2.2.2 - Multiple Environment Variable Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-0158?

CVE-2004-0158 is a none vulnerability published on March 29, 2004. Buffer overflow in lbreakout2 allows local users to gain 'games' group privileges via a large HOME environment variable to (1) editor.c, (2) theme.c, (3) manager.c, (4) config.c, (5) game.c, (6) levels.c, or (7) main.c.

When was CVE-2004-0158 disclosed?

CVE-2004-0158 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 29, 2004, 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-2004-0158 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-0158 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 66.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-0158?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0158, 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-2004-0158

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