Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6684.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6684-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'ncurses' package(s) announced via the USN-6684-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'ncurses' package(s) announced via the USN-6684-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that ncurses incorrectly handled certain function return values, possibly leading to segmentation fault. A local attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). Affected Software/OS: 'ncurses' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 7.8 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2023-50495 https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LU4MYMKFEZQ5VSCVLRIZGDQOUW3T44GT/ https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2023-04/msg00020.html https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ncurses/2023-04/msg00029.html
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