CVE-2005-0825: Buffer overflow in LTris before 1.0.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted highscores f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0825?

ltris: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0825 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0825 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-2005-0825 affect?

CVE-2005-0825 affects ltris. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in LTris before 1.0.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted highscores file.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0825 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ltris. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in LTris before 1.0.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted highscores file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
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

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lgames ltris UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.8 · 1.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ltris

Note

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

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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-2005-0825?

ltris: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0825 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0825 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-2005-0825 affect?

CVE-2005-0825 affects ltris. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in LTris before 1.0.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted highscores file.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0825?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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