CVE-2020-5253: Privilege escalation in NetHack

Published Mar 10, 2020
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Updated

NetHack before version 3.6.0 allowed malicious use of escaping of characters in the configuration file (usually .nethackrc) which could be exploited. This bug is patched in NetHack 3.6.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NetHack NetHack<3.6.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade nethack to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.6.0

Event History

Mar 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5253?

CVE-2020-5253 has been classified as having a moderate severity due to the potential for configuration file exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5253?

The fix for CVE-2020-5253 is to upgrade to NetHack version 3.6.0 or later immediately.

3

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2020-5253 address?

CVE-2020-5253 addresses a vulnerability related to the manipulation of escape characters in the NetHack configuration file.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2020-5253?

Users running versions of NetHack prior to 3.6.0 are affected by CVE-2020-5253.

5

Is CVE-2020-5253 publicly disclosed?

Yes, CVE-2020-5253 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability with available patches.

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