CVE-2023-50495
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.96%
Last modified
CVE-2023-50495 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NCurse v6.4-20230418 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component _nc_wrap_entry().. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NCurse v6.4-20230418 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component _nc_wrap_entry().
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Invisible-Island | Ncurse | 6.4-20230418 |
References
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2023-04/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Patch
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2023-04/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Patch
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2023-04/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Patch
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2023-04/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-50495?
NCurse v6.4-20230418 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component _nc_wrap_entry().
How severe is CVE-2023-50495?
CVE-2023-50495 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50495?
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-2023-50495?
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