Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.xenial:def:202052090000000
Revision Date:2020-01-28Version:1
Title:CVE-2020-5209 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (xenial) - low.
Description:In NetHack before 3.6.5, unknown options starting with -de and -i 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 influence command line options. Users should upgrade to NetHack 3.6.5.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2020-5209
Platform(s):Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (xenial) is installed.
  • AND nethack package in xenial is affected and may need fixing.
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