CVE-2020-5212

low-risk
Published 2020-01-28

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.

Do I need to act?

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1.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.0/10 Medium
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Nethack

Affected Vendors

Nethack

References (2)

Third Party Advisory https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/security/advisories/GHSA-g89f-m829-4m56
Third Party Advisory https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/security/advisories/GHSA-g89f-m829-4m56
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity 13/34 · Low
Exploitability 5/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal