CVE-2020-5211 — NetHack AUTOCOMPLETE configuration file option is subject to a buffer overflow
In NetHack before 3.6.5, an invalid extended command in value for the AUTOCOMPLETE configuration file option can cause a buffer overflow resulting in a crash or remote code exec…
Published: 2020-01-28 · CVSS: 5.0 · CVSS 3.1
In NetHack before 3.6.5, an invalid extended command in value for the AUTOCOMPLETE 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.
Source: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7