Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been found in GNU ncurses up to 6.5-20250322 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function postprocess_termcap of the file tinfo/parse_entry.c. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be approached locally. Upgrading to version 6.5-20250329 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://invisible-island.net/ncurses/NEWS.html#index-t20250329
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2025-03/msg00107.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2025-03/msg00109.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2025-03/msg00114.html
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.312610
- https://vuldb.com/?id.312610
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.593000
- https://www.gnu.org/
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6141?
CVE-2025-6141 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability has been found in GNU ncurses up to 6.5-20250322 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function postprocess_termcap of the file tinfo/parse_entry.c. The manipul...
How severe is CVE-2025-6141?
CVE-2025-6141 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6141?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.