NetHack 3.6.0/3.6.1/3.6.2/3.6.3 Configuration File privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetHack 3.6.0/3.6.1/3.6.2/3.6.3 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Configuration File Handler. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2019-16787. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetHack 3.6.0/3.6.1/3.6.2/3.6.3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In NatHack between 3.6.0 and 3.6.3, a buffer overflow issue exists when reading very long lines from a NetHack configuration file (usually named .nethackrc). This vulnerability affects systems that have NetHack installed suid/sgid and shared systems that allow users to upload their own configuration files. All users are urged to upgrade to NetHack 3.6.4 as soon as possible.

The weakness was presented 12/20/2019 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-16787 since 09/24/2019. Local access is required to approach this attack. A simple authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/24/2019 🔍
12/20/2019 +87 days 🔍
12/21/2019 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-16787 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-16787
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147578

Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2019 17:57
Updated: 12/21/2019 18:02
Changes: 12/21/2019 17:57 (37), 12/21/2019 18:02 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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