Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the atari800.svgalib setuid program of the Atari 800 emulator (atari800) before 1.2.2 allow local users to gain privileges via long command line arguments, as demonstrated with the -osa_rom argument.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | atari800 | 1.3.1-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | atari800 | 1.3.1-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | atari800 | 1.3.1-2 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | atari800 | 1.2.2-1woody2 | DSA-359 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-359 atari800 - buffer overflows Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-359 vendor-advisory
- 20030902 GLSA: atari800 (200309-07) mailing-list