CVE-2020-5212
MEDIUM
5.0
Our Analysis: General Purpose
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Published Date
January 28, 2020
Last Modified
November 21, 2024
CVSS Vector
Not Available
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.