ncurses 6.1 Command progs/dump_entry.c fmt_entry buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in ncurses 6.1. Impacted is the function fmt_entry of the file progs/dump_entry.c of the component Command Handler. Performing a manipulation results in buffer overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-19188. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ncurses 6.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function fmt_entry of the file progs/dump_entry.c of the component Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in fmt_entry function in progs/dump_entry.c:1116 in ncurses 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.

The weakness was shared 08/23/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-19188 since 08/13/2020. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/16/2023).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

08/13/2020 🔍
08/23/2023 +1105 days 🔍
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09/16/2023 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-19188 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-19188
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237759

Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2023 10:01
Updated: 09/16/2023 06:11
Changes: 08/23/2023 10:01 (39), 09/16/2023 06:11 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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