Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Ncurses by Ncurses
CVE-2020-19189

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Ncurses
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

What is CVE-2020-19189?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the postprocess_terminfo function within ncurses 6.1. This issue allows remote attackers to manipulate crafted commands that could lead to a denial of service, potentially disrupting the operation of the affected software. Addressing this vulnerability is essential to ensure the stability and security of applications relying on ncurses.

References

https://github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infoto...
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg0...
mailing-list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0005/

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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CVE-2020-19189 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Ncurses by Ncurses