CVE-2025-69720
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2025-69720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The infocmp command-line tool in ncurses before 6.5-20251213 has a stack-based buffer overflow in analyze_string in progs/infocmp.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The infocmp command-line tool in ncurses before 6.5-20251213 has a stack-based buffer overflow in analyze_string in progs/infocmp.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invisible-Island | Ncurses | <= 6.4 | — |
| Invisible-Island | Ncurses | 6.5 | 20240427 |
References
- https://github.com/Cao-Wuhui/CVE-2025-69720Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://invisible-island.net/archives/ncurses/6.5/Release Notes
- https://marc.info/?l=ncurses-bug&m=176539968328570&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://marc.info/?l=ncurses-bug&m=176540731801330&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://marc.info/?l=ncurses-bug&m=176545557728083&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-69720?
The infocmp command-line tool in ncurses before 6.5-20251213 has a stack-based buffer overflow in analyze_string in progs/infocmp.c.
How severe is CVE-2025-69720?
CVE-2025-69720 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-69720?
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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