CVE-2000-0476
First published: Thu Jun 01 2000(Updated: )
xterm, Eterm, and rxvt allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by embedding certain escape characters which force the window to be resized.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rxvt | =2.6.1 | |
| XFree86 X Server | =4.0 | |
| XFree86 X Server | =3.3.3 | |
| PuTTY | =0.48 | |
| Eterm | =0.8.10 | |
| =0.8.10 | ||
| =0.48 | ||
| =2.6.1 | ||
| =3.3.3 | ||
| =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0476?
CVE-2000-0476 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0476?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0476, users should update affected software to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2000-0476?
CVE-2000-0476 affects rxvt 2.6.1, XFree86 X Server versions 3.3.3 and 4.0, Eterm 0.8.10, and PuTTY 0.48.
Can CVE-2000-0476 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0476 can be exploited remotely if an attacker sends malicious escape characters to an affected terminal.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2000-0476?
The potential consequence of CVE-2000-0476 is that it can cause a denial of service, disrupting the normal operation of the terminal emulator.
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