CVE-2017-10685

UnknownEPSS 4.26%

Last modified

CVE-2017-10685 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ncurses 6.0, there is a format string vulnerability in the fmt_entry function. A crafted input will lead to a remote arbitrary code execution attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ncurses 6.0, there is a format string vulnerability in the fmt_entry function. A crafted input will lead to a remote arbitrary code execution attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.26%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuNcurses6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10685?
In ncurses 6.0, there is a format string vulnerability in the fmt_entry function. A crafted input will lead to a remote arbitrary code execution attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-10685?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10685 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10685?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST