CVE-2020-19189

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in postprocess_terminfo function in tinfo/parse_entry.c:997 in ncurses 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.

Fixed
LOW (3.9)
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    System fixed CVE-2020-19189

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    System detected CVE-2020-19189 with a risk of 3.02

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    System fixed CVE-2020-19189

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    System detected CVE-2020-19189 with a risk of 3.02

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    Tim Bastin fixed CVE-2020-19189

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    Sebastian Kawelke updated the risk assessment from 3.02 to 3.82

    Confidentiality Requirement updated: medium -> low, Integrity Requirement updated: medium -> high, Availability Requirement updated: medium -> high

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    System updated the risk assessment from 3.82 to 3.87

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    System updated the risk assessment from 3.87 to 3.86

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    System updated the risk assessment from 3.86 to 3.87

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    System updated the risk assessment from 3.87 to 3.89

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Affected component

debian/ncurses

Installed version:
6.4
Fixed in:
6.1+20191019-1

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