CVE-2017-13733
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.73%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13733 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an illegal address access in the fmt_entry function in progs/dump_entry.c in ncurses 6.0 that might lead to a remote denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is an illegal address access in the fmt_entry function in progs/dump_entry.c in ncurses 6.0 that might lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Invisible-Island | Ncurses | 6.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484290Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484290Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13733?
There is an illegal address access in the fmt_entry function in progs/dump_entry.c in ncurses 6.0 that might lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-13733?
CVE-2017-13733 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13733?
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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