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CVE-2020-5210

Published: 2020-01-28T18:15Z
Last Modified: 2024-11-21T05:33Z
Source: MITRE CVE List
License: MITRE-CVE-TOS
In NetHack before 3.6.5, an invalid argument to the -w command line 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 influence command line options. Users should upgrade to NetHack 3.6.5. > MITRE Terms of Use apply – see LICENSE‑MITRE.txt