CVE-2006-1539: Multiple buffer overflows in the checkscores function in scores.c in tetris-bsd in bsd-games before 2.17-r1 in

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1539 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tetris-bsd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in the checkscores function in scores.c in tetris-bsd in bsd-games before 2.17-r1 in Gentoo Linux might allow local users with games group membership to gain privileges by modifying tetris-bsd.scores to contain crafted executable content, which is executed when another user launches tetris-bsd.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bsd-games

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-30 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bsd-games tetris-bsd DOWNGRADE

Affected: gold

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before gold

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tetris-bsd || rpm -q tetris-bsd || tetris-bsd --version

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

apt-cache madison tetris-bsd sudo apt install tetris-bsd=<VERSION_BEFORE_gold> sudo apt-mark hold tetris-bsd

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

dnf --showduplicates list tetris-bsd sudo dnf downgrade tetris-bsd-<VERSION_BEFORE_gold> sudo dnf versionlock add tetris-bsd

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-2006-1539?

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

Is CVE-2006-1539 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1539 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-2006-1539 affect?

CVE-2006-1539 affects tetris-bsd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in the checkscores function in scores.c in tetris-bsd in bsd-games before 2.17-r1 in Gentoo Linux might allow local users with games group membership to gain privileges by modifying tetris-bsd.scores to contain cra

How urgent is CVE-2006-1539?

Priority 47/100. High severity

References

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