Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Ncurses by Tinfo
CVE-2020-19186
6.5MEDIUM
What is CVE-2020-19186?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the _nc_find_entry function within the tinfo/comp_hash.c file in ncurses version 6.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerable software, leading to a denial of service condition through specially crafted commands. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to disrupt service availability, emphasizing the importance of timely security updates and careful input validation.
References
EPSS Score
6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved