CVE-2003-1446

CVE-2003-1446 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rogue with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

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).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1446?
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).
How severe is CVE-2003-1446?
CVE-2003-1446 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1446 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1446?
CVE-2003-1446 primarily affects Rogue. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1446?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1446 published?
CVE-2003-1446 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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