CVE-2020-5213 (GCVE-0-2020-5213)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-01-28 17:55 – Updated: 2024-08-04 08:22
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Title
NetHack SYMBOL configuration file option is subject to a buffer overflow
Summary
In NetHack before 3.6.5, too long of a value for the SYMBOL 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.
Severity
5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
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References
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Vendor Product Version CPE status
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