CVE-2003-1473: Buffer overflow in LTris 1.0.1 of FreeBSD Ports Collection 2003-02-25 and earlier allows local users to execut

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1473 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting ltris. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in LTris 1.0.1 of FreeBSD Ports Collection 2003-02-25 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code with gid "games" permission via a long HOME 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	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lgames

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lgames ltris DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ltris sudo apt install ltris=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold ltris

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

dnf --showduplicates list ltris sudo dnf downgrade ltris-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ltris

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: Lgames LTris 1.0.1 - Local Memory Corruption

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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-2003-1473?

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

Is CVE-2003-1473 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1473 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-2003-1473 affect?

CVE-2003-1473 affects ltris. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in LTris 1.0.1 of FreeBSD Ports Collection 2003-02-25 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code with gid "games" permission via a long HOME environment variable.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1473?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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