CVE-2002-1948: Multiple buffer overflows in Gringotts 0.5.9 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown atta

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1948 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting gringotts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in Gringotts 0.5.9 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown attack vectors.

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 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gringotts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gringotts gringotts DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gringotts sudo apt install gringotts=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.9> sudo apt-mark hold gringotts

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

dnf --showduplicates list gringotts sudo dnf downgrade gringotts-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.9> sudo dnf versionlock add gringotts

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-2002-1948?

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

Is CVE-2002-1948 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1948 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-2002-1948 affect?

CVE-2002-1948 affects gringotts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple buffer overflows in Gringotts 0.5.9 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1948?

Priority 34/100. High severity

References

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