CVE-2003-1446: Buffer overflow in the save_into_file function in save.c for Rogue 5.2-2 allows local users to execute arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1446 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting rogue. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the save_into_file function in save.c for Rogue 5.2-2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with games group privileges by setting a long HOME environment variable and invoking the save game function with a ~ (tilde).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rogue

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rogue rogue DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.2-2 · 985.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2-2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2-2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rogue sudo apt install rogue=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2-2> sudo apt-mark hold rogue

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

dnf --showduplicates list rogue sudo dnf downgrade rogue-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2-2> 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.

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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-2003-1446?

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

Is CVE-2003-1446 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1446 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-2003-1446 affect?

CVE-2003-1446 affects rogue. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). Buffer overflow in the save_into_file function in save.c for Rogue 5.2-2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with games group privileges by setting a long HOME environment variable and invoking the save game function with a ~ (tild

How urgent is CVE-2003-1446?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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

References

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