Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in ncurses 6.0 Affects Remote Code Execution

CVE-2017-10684

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow flaw exists in the fmt_entry function of ncurses 6.0, where improper handling of crafted input may permit an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. This vulnerability can be exploited through specially crafted inputs, resulting in severe security implications for affected systems.

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