There is an infinite loop in the next_char function in comp_scan.c in ncurses 6.0, related to libtic. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncurses | Gnu | 6.0 (including) | 6.0 (including) |