Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Ncurses 6.1 Affecting Remote Systems
CVE-2020-19187

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Ncurses
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the fmt_entry function of Ncurses 6.1, specifically in the file progs/dump_entry.c at line 1100. This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit crafted commands, potentially leading to a denial of service. This issue highlights the importance of input validation and secure coding practices to prevent such vulnerabilities in software.

References

https://github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infoto...
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0005/
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038

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

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