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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD5.0 Medium

CVE-2020-5214

NetHack error recovery after syntax error in configuration file is subject to a buffer overflow

Description

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.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

NetHack NetHack

  • < 3.6.5affected

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