CVE-2017-16879 | ncurses 6.0 tinfo/write_entry.c nc_write_entry memory corruption (ID 145045 / Nessus ID 104993)

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ncurses 6.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function nc_write_entry of the file tinfo/write_entry.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-16879. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.