CVE-2020-19189
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.90%
Last modified
CVE-2020-19189 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in postprocess_terminfo function in tinfo/parse_entry.c:997 in ncurses 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in postprocess_terminfo function in tinfo/parse_entry.c:997 in ncurses 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/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 | 6.1 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infotocap_poc5.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00033.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infotocap_poc5.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00033.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0005/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-19189?
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in postprocess_terminfo function in tinfo/parse_entry.c:997 in ncurses 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.
How severe is CVE-2020-19189?
CVE-2020-19189 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-19189?
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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