PatchTheCVECVE-2003-0630: Multiple buffer overflows in the atari800.svgalib setuid program of the Atari 800 emulator (atari800) before 1
CVE-2003-0630 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting atari800. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple buffer overflows in the atari800.svgalib setuid program of the Atari 800 emulator (atari800) before 1.2.2 allow local users to gain privileges via long command line arguments, as demonstrated with the -osa_rom argument.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2003-10-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2003-0630?
atari800: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2003-0630 being exploited?
CVE-2003-0630 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-2003-0630 affect?
CVE-2003-0630 affects atari800. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple buffer overflows in the atari800.svgalib setuid program of the Atari 800 emulator (atari800) before 1.2.2 allow local users to gain privileges via long command line arguments, as demonstrated with the -osa_rom argument.
How urgent is CVE-2003-0630?
Priority 33/100. High severity
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- CVE-2004-1076 HIGH 7.2 MITIGATE MITIGATE Multiple buffer overflows in the RtConfigLoad function in rt-config.c for Atari800 before 1.3.4 allow local us