CVE-2003-0933: Buffer overflow in conquest 7.2 and earlier may allow a local user to execute arbitrary code via a long enviro

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0933 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting conquest. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in conquest 7.2 and earlier may allow a local user to execute arbitrary code via a long environment variable.

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 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: conquest

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-01 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

conquest conquest DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.1.1_-6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1.1_-6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1.1_-6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison conquest sudo apt install conquest=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.1_-6> sudo apt-mark hold conquest

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

dnf --showduplicates list conquest sudo dnf downgrade conquest-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.1_-6> sudo dnf versionlock add conquest

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-2003-0933?

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

Is CVE-2003-0933 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0933 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-2003-0933 affect?

CVE-2003-0933 affects conquest. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in conquest 7.2 and earlier may allow a local user to execute arbitrary code via a long environment variable.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0933?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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