CVE-2020-5253

Low

Description

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.

SeverityLow
CVSS3.9
Exploit probability—
ProductNethack
PublishedMar 10, 2020
First seenMar 10, 2020
Weakness typeCWE-184CWE-184

How to fix

Update
  • nethack nethack3.6.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
nethack nethackv < 3.6.03.6.0

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CVE-2020-5253 · Nethack · Dark Radar