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CVE-2003-0024

First published: Mon Mar 03 2003(Updated: )

The menuBar feature in aterm 0.42 allows attackers to modify menu options and execute arbitrary commands via a certain character escape sequence that inserts the commands into the menu.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
aterm aterm=0.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0024?

    CVE-2003-0024 is considered to have a moderate level of severity due to its exploitation potential affecting menu options.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0024?

    To mitigate CVE-2003-0024, you should upgrade to a later version of aterm that does not contain this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-0024?

    Users of aterm version 0.42 are affected by CVE-2003-0024.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0024?

    CVE-2003-0024 is a command injection vulnerability that allows arbitrary command execution through manipulated menu options.

  • What software does CVE-2003-0024 impact?

    CVE-2003-0024 impacts aterm version 0.42 specifically.

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