CVE-2017-11112: Input Validation
First published: Sat Jul 08 2017(Updated: )
In ncurses 6.0, there is an attempted 0xffffffffffffffff access in the append_acs function of tinfo/parse_entry.c. It could lead to a remote denial of service attack if the terminfo library code is used to process untrusted terminfo data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Ncurses | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11112?
CVE-2017-11112 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11112?
To fix CVE-2017-11112, upgrade ncurses to version 6.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11112?
CVE-2017-11112 affects ncurses version 6.0.
Can CVE-2017-11112 lead to data loss?
CVE-2017-11112 primarily leads to denial of service and does not directly cause data loss.
Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2017-11112?
If you are using ncurses version 6.0, your system is vulnerable to CVE-2017-11112.
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