CVE-2002-2381: Multiple buffer overflows in (1) tetrinet_inmessage, (2) speclist_add and (3) config-getthemeinfo of GTetrinet

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2381 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gtetrinet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in (1) tetrinet_inmessage, (2) speclist_add and (3) config-getthemeinfo of GTetrinet 0.4.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to casue a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ka-shu wong

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 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ka-shu wong gtetrinet DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4 · 0.4.1 · 0.4.2 · 0.4.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gtetrinet sudo apt install gtetrinet=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo apt-mark hold gtetrinet

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

dnf --showduplicates list gtetrinet sudo dnf downgrade gtetrinet-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add gtetrinet

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-2381?

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

Is CVE-2002-2381 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2381 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-2002-2381 affect?

CVE-2002-2381 affects gtetrinet. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in (1) tetrinet_inmessage, (2) speclist_add and (3) config-getthemeinfo of GTetrinet 0.4.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to casue a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2381?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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