CVE-2003-1446 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with games group privileges by exploiting a buffer overflow in the save function via a long HOME variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1446?
CVE-2003-1446 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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).
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1446?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rogue Rogue.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1446?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1446 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-1446 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1446 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f99-qr48-9xhf.