CVE-2020-5254

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified

CVE-2020-5254 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In NetHack before 3.6.6, some out-of-bound values for the hilite_status option can be exploited. NetHack 3.6.6 resolves this issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In NetHack before 3.6.6, some out-of-bound values for the hilite_status option can be exploited. NetHack 3.6.6 resolves this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.13%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NethackNethack>= 3.6.1, < 3.6.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5254?
In NetHack before 3.6.6, some out-of-bound values for the hilite_status option can be exploited. NetHack 3.6.6 resolves this issue.
How severe is CVE-2020-5254?
CVE-2020-5254 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5254?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST