# CVE-2020-19189: ncurses: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in postprocess_terminfo function in tinfo/parse_entry.c:997 in ncurses 6.1 allows remot...

CVE-2020-19189 is fixed in 16 products on 1 platform, first by lib32ncurses5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1, released August 22, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-19189
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0229
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 22, 2023

## Description

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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | lib32ncurses5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [lib32ncurses5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-lib32ncurses5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | lib32ncursesw5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [lib32ncursesw5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-lib32ncursesw5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | lib32tinfo5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [lib32tinfo5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-lib32tinfo5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | lib64ncurses5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [lib64ncurses5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-lib64ncurses5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | lib64tinfo5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [lib64tinfo5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-lib64tinfo5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libncurses5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [libncurses5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libncurses5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libncursesw5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [libncursesw5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libncursesw5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libtinfo5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [libtinfo5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libtinfo5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libx32ncurses5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [libx32ncurses5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libx32ncurses5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libx32ncursesw5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [libx32ncursesw5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libx32ncursesw5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libx32tinfo5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [libx32tinfo5 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libx32tinfo5-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | ncurses Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1+20191019-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-19189](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-19189.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | ncurses Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.1+20191019-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-19189](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-19189.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | ncurses Debian 14 | 6.1+20191019-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-19189](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-19189.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | ncurses-base Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [ncurses-base 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ncurses-base-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | ncurses-bin Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [ncurses-bin 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ncurses-bin-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | ncurses-examples Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [ncurses-examples 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ncurses-examples-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | ncurses-term Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 | [ncurses-term 6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ncurses-term-6.1-1ubuntu1.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |

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