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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2020-5212

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 vulner...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NethackNethack< 3.6.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5212?

CVE-2020-5212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 vulner...

How severe is CVE-2020-5212?

CVE-2020-5212 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5212?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nethack Nethack.