CVE-2003-0650: Directory traversal vulnerability in GSAPAK.EXE for GameSpy Arcade, possibly versions before 1.3e, allows remo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0650?

arcade: upgrade to newer than 1.3e. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0650 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0650 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2003-0650 affect?

CVE-2003-0650 affects arcade. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in GSAPAK.EXE for GameSpy Arcade, possibly versions before 1.3e, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via .. (dot dot) sequences in filenames in a .APK (Zip) file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0650?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0650 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting arcade. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in GSAPAK.EXE for GameSpy Arcade, possibly versions before 1.3e, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via .. (dot dot) sequences in filenames in a .APK (Zip) file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gamespy

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

gamespy arcade UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3e

Fixed in: newer than 1.3e

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3e (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arcade

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade arcade

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0650?

arcade: upgrade to newer than 1.3e. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0650 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0650 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-2003-0650 affect?

CVE-2003-0650 affects arcade. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in GSAPAK.EXE for GameSpy Arcade, possibly versions before 1.3e, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via .. (dot dot) sequences in filenames in a .APK (Zip) file.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0650?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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