CVE-2020-5211

In NetHack before 3.6.5, an invalid extended command in value for the AUTOCOMPLETE configuration file 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 upload their own configuration files. Users should upgrade to NetHack 3.6.5.

Date published : 2020-01-28

https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/security/advisories/GHSA-r788-4jf4-r9f7