CVE-2017-13729: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )
There is an illegal address access in the _nc_save_str function in alloc_entry.c in ncurses 6.0. It will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Ncurses | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484276
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b@%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4@%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-13
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13729?
CVE-2017-13729 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.
How does CVE-2017-13729 affect ncurses version 6.0?
CVE-2017-13729 allows for illegal address access in the _nc_save_str function, which can lead to crash vulnerabilities.
Who is impacted by CVE-2017-13729?
Users and applications relying on ncurses version 6.0 are at risk from the vulnerabilities introduced by CVE-2017-13729.
How can I resolve the issue identified in CVE-2017-13729?
To fix CVE-2017-13729, upgrade to a patched version of ncurses that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the context of the vulnerability CVE-2017-13729?
CVE-2017-13729 relates specifically to ncurses 6.0 and involves a coding error that can be exploited for denial of service.
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