Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the _nc_write_entry function in tinfo/write_entry.c in ncurses 6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted terminfo file, as demonstrated by tic.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Invisible-Island | Ncurses | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://invisible-island.net/ncurses/NEWS.html#t20171125Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145045/GNU-ncurses-6.0-tic-Denial-Of-ServicThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-13Third Party Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=57695Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://invisible-island.net/ncurses/NEWS.html#t20171125Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145045/GNU-ncurses-6.0-tic-Denial-Of-ServicThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-13Third Party Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=57695Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16879?
CVE-2017-16879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the _nc_write_entry function in tinfo/write_entry.c in ncurses 6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code v...
How severe is CVE-2017-16879?
CVE-2017-16879 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Invisible-Island Ncurses.