CVE-2017-10685
CVE-2017-10685 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnu Ncurses with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Gnu Ncurses
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In ncurses 6.0, there is a format string vulnerability in the fmt_entry function. A crafted input will lead to a remote arbitrary code execution attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-10685?
- In ncurses 6.0, there is a format string vulnerability in the fmt_entry function. A crafted input will lead to a remote arbitrary code execution attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-10685?
- CVE-2017-10685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-10685 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-10685?
- CVE-2017-10685 affects Gnu Ncurses. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-10685?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-10685 published?
- CVE-2017-10685 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:ncurses:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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