CVE-2002-1124: Multiple buffer overflows in purity 1-16 allow local users to gain privileges and modify high scores tables.

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1124 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting purity. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in purity 1-16 allow local users to gain privileges and modify high scores tables.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-09-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: purity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-09-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

purity purity DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9 · 1.14 · 1.15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy purity || rpm -q purity || purity --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison purity sudo apt install purity=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo apt-mark hold purity

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

dnf --showduplicates list purity sudo dnf downgrade purity-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add purity

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-2002-1124?

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

Is CVE-2002-1124 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1124 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-2002-1124 affect?

CVE-2002-1124 affects purity. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple buffer overflows in purity 1-16 allow local users to gain privileges and modify high scores tables.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1124?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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