CVE-2017-10684 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the ncurses library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-10684?
CVE-2017-10684 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In ncurses 6.0, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the fmt_entry function. A crafted input will lead to a remote arbitrary code execution attack.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10684?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Invisible-Island Ncurses.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10684?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-10684 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10684 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2017-10684, CLEANSTART-2026-FW47967, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-10684, GHSA-xm97-9w7x-8vx8, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-10684.