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.
Affected products
invisible-island: ncurses; netapp: active iq unified manager; debian: debian linux
References10
- github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infotocap_poc5.md ExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/zjuchenyuan/fuzzpoc/blob/master/infotocap_poc5.md ExploitThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/10
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/11
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00033.html Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- 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
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: 83 · as of 5 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-787
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