In ncurses, possibly a 6.x version, there is a NULL pointer dereference at the function _nc_name_match that will lead to a denial of service attack. NOTE: the original report stated version 6.1, but the issue did not reproduce for that version according to the maintainer or a reliable third-party
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade ncurses | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 9, 2025 | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade ncurses (Ubuntu Pro) | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 12, 2018 |
With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.
Explore Intelligence Hub