Gnu · Gnu Screen · CVE-2017-5618
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
GNU screen versions prior to 4.5.1
**Description**
The issue allows local users to modify arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges by leveraging improper checking of logfile permissions.
**Recommendations**
For GNU screen versions prior to 4.5.1, update to version 4.5.1 or later to resolve the issue.