Description
Buffer overflow in Netris 0.52 and earlier, and possibly other versions, allows remote malicious Netris servers to execute arbitrary code on netris clients via a long server response.
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 | netris | 0.52-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | netris | 0.52-1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | netris | 0.5-4woody1 | DSA-372 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-372 netris - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-372 vendor-advisory
- 20030812 Netris client Buffer Overflow Vulnerability. mailing-list