Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in ncurses Affects Remote Command Execution
CVE-2020-19188

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Ncurses
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

What is CVE-2020-19188?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the fmt_entry function of ncurses 6.1, specifically within the progs/dump_entry.c component at line 1116. An attacker could exploit this weakness by sending specially crafted commands, potentially resulting in a denial of service. This flaw poses a risk as it permits unauthorized remote operations that can disrupt the normal functioning of applications utilizing ncurses.

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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