https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q2/163: describing affected systems (was: scen: Multiple Security Issues in Scen (mostly affecting lease 5.0.0 and setuid-root installations))
Published May 17, 2025
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Affected Software
2 affected components
NetBSD screen<5.0.0nb3
NetBSD pkgsrc
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of the vulnerability in NetBSD screen and pkgsrc?
The severity of the vulnerability in NetBSD screen and pkgsrc is considered high due to multiple security issues that could be exploited.
2
How do I fix the vulnerability in NetBSD screen and pkgsrc?
To fix the vulnerability in NetBSD screen and pkgsrc, update to the latest patched version from the official repositories.
3
What systems are affected by the vulnerabilities in NetBSD screen and pkgsrc?
Systems using pkgsrc-2025Q1, notably including NetBSD 9.x and NetBSD 10.1, are affected by the vulnerabilities.
4
What types of security issues are present in NetBSD screen and pkgsrc?
The security issues in NetBSD screen and pkgsrc include problems related to privilege escalation and potential execution of arbitrary code.
5
Is there a specific version of NetBSD that is more vulnerable to these issues?
Yes, in particular, installations of screen 5.0.0 and setuid-root installations are more vulnerable to these security issues.