In NetHack before 3.6.5, detecting an unknown 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.
References
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https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/security/advisories/GHSA-p8fw-rq89-xqx6 | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
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Information
Published : 2020-01-28 18:15
Updated : 2024-02-04 20:39
NVD link : CVE-2020-5214
Mitre link : CVE-2020-5214
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-5214
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Products Affected
nethack
- nethack
CWE
CWE-120
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')