Heap-Based Buffer Over-Read in Ncurses Terminfo Library
CVE-2019-17595

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Ncurses
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2019

What is CVE-2019-17595?

A vulnerability exists in the fmt_entry function of the terminfo library within the ncurses framework. This issue allows for a heap-based buffer over-read, which could potentially lead to information disclosure or other unintended behaviors if exploited. The affected versions prior to ncurses 6.1-20191012 are particularly vulnerable.

References

https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2019-10/ms...
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2019-10/ms...
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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