CVE-2003-0611: Multiple buffer overflows in xtokkaetama 1.0 allow local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -display comm

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0611 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting xtokkaetama. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in xtokkaetama 1.0 allow local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -display command line argument or (2) XTOKKAETAMADIR environment variable.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xtokkaetama

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-08-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xtokkaetama xtokkaetama DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_b6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_b6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xtokkaetama || rpm -q xtokkaetama || xtokkaetama --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_b6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xtokkaetama sudo apt install xtokkaetama=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_b6> sudo apt-mark hold xtokkaetama

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xtokkaetama sudo dnf downgrade xtokkaetama-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_b6> sudo dnf versionlock add xtokkaetama

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: xtokkaetama 1.0b (RedHat 9.0) - Local Game

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0611?

xtokkaetama: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0611 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0611 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0611 affect?

CVE-2003-0611 affects xtokkaetama. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Multiple buffer overflows in xtokkaetama 1.0 allow local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -display command line argument or (2) XTOKKAETAMADIR environment variable.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0611?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-0652 MEDIUM 4.6 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in xtokkaetama allows local users to gain privileges via a long -nickname command line argumen

References

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