CVE-2018-19211: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Nov 12 2018(Updated: )
In ncurses 6.1, there is a NULL pointer dereference at function _nc_parse_entry in parse_entry.c that will lead to a denial of service attack. The product proceeds to the dereference code path even after a "dubious character `*' in name or alias field" detection.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU ncurses | =6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this ncurses vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-19211.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19211?
The severity of CVE-2018-19211 is medium.
How does CVE-2018-19211 affect ncurses?
CVE-2018-19211 affects ncurses 6.1.
What is the description of CVE-2018-19211?
CVE-2018-19211 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in ncurses 6.1 that can lead to a denial of service attack.
How can CVE-2018-19211 be exploited?
CVE-2018-19211 can be exploited by passing a malicious input to the function _nc_parse_entry in parse_entry.c.
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