Description
nethack 3.4.0 and earlier installs certain setgid binaries with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing the original binaries with malicious code.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 4.6/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-316Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-316Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 24, 2003
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified