Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in fmt_entry function in progs/dump_entry.c:1100 in ncurses 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.
Affected products
invisible-island: ncurses; netapp: active iq unified manager
References10
- github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infotocap_poc3.md ExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infotocap_poc3.md ExploitThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/10
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/11
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0005/ Third Party Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214036
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214038
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/10
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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6.5
MEDIUM
Score source: NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 2% percentile: 80 · as of 5 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-787
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