CVE-2017-13730: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 29, 2017
·Updated
There is an illegal address access in the function ncreadentrysource() in progs/tic.c in ncurses 6.0 that might lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Affected Software
2 affected components
GNU ncurses=6.0
invisible-island Ncurses=6.0
Event History
Aug 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13730?
CVE-2017-13730 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a remote denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-13730?
To fix CVE-2017-13730, upgrade to a patched version of ncurses that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-13730?
CVE-2017-13730 affects ncurses version 6.0.
4
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-13730?
Exploiting CVE-2017-13730 may lead to a denial of service, making the affected system unresponsive.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-13730?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2017-13730; updating the software is recommended.