Description
Buffer overflow in freesweep in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allows local users to gain "games" group privileges when processing environment variables.
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 | freesweep | 0.88-4.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | freesweep | 0.88-4.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | freesweep | 0.88-4.1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | freesweep | 0.88-4woody1 | DSA-391 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-391 freesweep - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-391 vendor-advisory
- freesweep-bo(13301) vdb-entry
- 8716 vdb-entry