https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q2/138: scen: Multiple Security Issues in Scen (mostly affecting lease 5.0.0 and setuid-root installations)
Published May 13, 2025
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Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU Screen
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Is upstream Screen 5.0.1 confirmed to be unaffected?
The provided discussion does not confirm its affectedness. It notes that 5.0.1 was released shortly before the initial oss-sec post and that the referenced upstream commit appears to include patches.
2
Which installations should be prioritized for review?
Setuid-root installations should be prioritized. The title also indicates that the issues mostly affect the 5.0.0 release.