CVE-2017-11113
UnknownEPSS 2.39%
Last modified
CVE-2017-11113 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ncurses 6.0, there is a NULL Pointer Dereference in the _nc_parse_entry function of tinfo/parse_entry.c. It could lead to a remote denial of service attack if the terminfo library code is used to process untrusted terminfo data.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In ncurses 6.0, there is a NULL Pointer Dereference in the _nc_parse_entry function of tinfo/parse_entry.c. It could lead to a remote denial of service attack if the terminfo library code is used to process untrusted terminfo data.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Ncurses | 6.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1464691Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-13Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1464691Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-13Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11113?
In ncurses 6.0, there is a NULL Pointer Dereference in the _nc_parse_entry function of tinfo/parse_entry.c. It could lead to a remote denial of service attack if the terminfo library code is used to process untrusted terminfo data.
How severe is CVE-2017-11113?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11113 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11113?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-11113?
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