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CVE-2020-5213

NetHack SYMBOL configuration file option is subject to a buffer overflow

Published: Jan 28, 2020Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-120
5.0MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
1.1%
Top 38.7%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

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.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:HPR:LUI:RS:CC:LI:LA:L
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:LConfidentiality
Low
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:LAvailability
Low
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Weaknesses

CWE-120

Affected Products

NetHack
oss-project
NetHackOn-prem
Consumer Software / gaming
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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/security/advisories/GHSA-rr25-4v34-pr7v
github.com

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