CVE-2020-5212
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CVE-2020-5212 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In NetHack before 3.6.5, an extremely long value for the MENUCOLOR configuration file option can cause a buffer overflow resulting in a crash or remote code execution/privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects systems that have NetHack installed suid/sgid and shared systems that allow users to upload their own configuration files. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In NetHack before 3.6.5, an extremely long value for the MENUCOLOR configuration file option can cause a buffer overflow resulting in a crash or remote code execution/privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects systems that have NetHack installed suid/sgid and shared systems that allow users to upload their own configuration files. Users should upgrade to NetHack 3.6.5.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nethack | Nethack | < 3.6.5 |
References
- https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/security/advisories/GHSA-g89f-m829-4m56Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/security/advisories/GHSA-g89f-m829-4m56Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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