CVE-2003-0612: Multiple buffer overflows in main.c for Crafty 19.3 allow local users to gain group "games" privileges via lon

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0612 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting crafty. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in main.c for Crafty 19.3 allow local users to gain group "games" privileges via long command line arguments to crafty.bin.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: robert hyatt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-03-29 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

robert hyatt crafty DOWNGRADE

Affected: 19.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 19.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 19.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison crafty sudo apt install crafty=<VERSION_BEFORE_19.3> sudo apt-mark hold crafty

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

dnf --showduplicates list crafty sudo dnf downgrade crafty-<VERSION_BEFORE_19.3> sudo dnf versionlock add crafty

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.

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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-2003-0612?

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

Is CVE-2003-0612 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0612 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-2003-0612 affect?

CVE-2003-0612 affects crafty. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Multiple buffer overflows in main.c for Crafty 19.3 allow local users to gain group "games" privileges via long command line arguments to crafty.bin.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0612?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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