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CVE-2017-10684: In ncurses 6.0, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the fmt_entry function.

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.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-10684 is a reported stack-based buffer overflow in ncurses 6.0. The CVE description says crafted input may lead to remote arbitrary code execution. Business urgency depends on where ncurses 6.0 is present and whether exposed services process untrusted terminal capability data.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-impact remediation item where ncurses 6.0 is present on exposed or business-critical systems. Absence from KEV lowers evidence of active exploitation, but potential code execution warrants timely patch validation.

Technical view

The reported flaw is in ncurses 6.0 fmt_entry. A crafted input can overflow stack memory, with possible remote code execution according to the CVE description. The source bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, precise CPEs, and complete affected version ranges.

Likely exposure

Likely exposure is Linux or Unix systems, applications, or container images carrying vulnerable ncurses 6.0 packages. The bundle lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so exposure must be confirmed through package inventories and distribution advisories.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status is false in the bundle. No cited source here establishes active exploitation. The CVE description states remote arbitrary code execution is possible, but the provided evidence does not include exploit availability, prerequisites, or observed attacks.

Researcher notes

The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or full affected matrix is provided. Research should focus on distro-specific package status, backported fixes, and whether deployed applications expose ncurses parsing to untrusted input.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify ncurses package versions across servers, workstations, and container images.
  • Apply ncurses updates from the relevant operating-system or distribution vendor.
  • Review Gentoo GLSA-201804-13 and applicable vendor advisories for fixed package guidance.
  • Prioritize internet-facing or untrusted-input processing systems first.
  • Check vendor guidance if no fixed package is available for an affected platform.

Validation and detection

  • Query package inventories for ncurses 6.0 or vendor-marked vulnerable builds.
  • Review container base images for inherited vulnerable ncurses packages.
  • Confirm remediation through package manager version and advisory status.
  • Check vulnerability scanner findings against distribution-specific backport information.
  • Verify no exposed workflow accepts untrusted terminal capability input.
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Confidence
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