CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2020-5214

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.

7.5 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 10 / Impact : 6.4

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

Scope

9.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : CRITICAL

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/security/advisories/GHSA-p8fw-rq89-xqx6 Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:nethack:nethack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2020-01-28 06:15

Updated : 2020-02-07 01:43

NVD link : CVE-2020-5214

Mitre link : CVE-2020-5214

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-120