CVE-2020-19189

Public Exploit

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.95% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org Third-Party Advisory netapp.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infotocap_poc5.md third party advisory exploit
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00033.html third party advisory mailing list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0005/ third party advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/10 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/11 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-19189?
CVE-2020-19189 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-19189?
To fix CVE-2020-19189, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-19189 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-19189 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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