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CVE-2020-5214

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

Description (CNA)

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 (CNA)

Vendor / productVersions
NetHack / NetHackaffected < 3.6.5

CWE

CWE-120

References

ADP enrichment

CVE

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