CVE-2003-0021: Medium severity Michael Jennings Eterm vulnerability
The "screen dump" feature in Eterm 0.9.1 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a certain character escape sequence when it is echoed to a user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0021?
CVE-2003-0021 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0021?
To fix CVE-2003-0021, upgrade Eterm to version 0.9.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions of Eterm are affected by CVE-2003-0021?
Eterm versions 0.8.10 and 0.9.1 are affected by CVE-2003-0021.
What can attackers do with CVE-2003-0021?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2003-0021 to overwrite arbitrary files on a victim's system by sending a malicious character escape sequence.
Is CVE-2003-0021 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2003-0021 can be exploited remotely if a user interacts with malicious content that triggers the vulnerability.