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CVE-2006-1539

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

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CVE-2006-1539 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Bsd-GamesTetris-Bsdgold

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1539?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-1539?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1539 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1539?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST