CVE-2002-1192: Multiple buffer overflows in rogue on NetBSD 1.6 and earlier, FreeBSD 4.6, and possibly other operating system

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2002-1192 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting rogue, netbsd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in rogue on NetBSD 1.6 and earlier, FreeBSD 4.6, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain "games" group privileges via malformed entries in a game save file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netbsd · rogue

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rogue rogue DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rogue sudo apt install rogue=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3> sudo apt-mark hold rogue

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

dnf --showduplicates list rogue sudo dnf downgrade rogue-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3> sudo dnf versionlock add rogue

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.

netbsd netbsd MITIGATE

Affected: 1.5 · 1.5.1 · 1.5.2 · 1.5.3 · 1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Rogue 5.3 - Local Buffer Overflow

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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-2002-1192?

rogue: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; netbsd: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1192 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1192 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-2002-1192 affect?

CVE-2002-1192 affects rogue, netbsd. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Multiple buffer overflows in rogue on NetBSD 1.6 and earlier, FreeBSD 4.6, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain "games" group privileges via malformed entries in a game save file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1192?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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