CVE-2020-5212

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.
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:nethack:nethack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2020-01-28 10:15

Updated : 2020-02-07 05:33


NVD link : CVE-2020-5212

Mitre link : CVE-2020-5212


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CWE
CWE-120

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

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Products Affected

nethack

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