CVE-2003-0063
First published: Mon Mar 03 2003(Updated: )
The xterm terminal emulator in XFree86 4.2.0 and earlier allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| XFree86 X Server | =4.1.0 | |
| XFree86 X Server | =4.0.3 | |
| XFree86 X Server | =4.2.1 | |
| XFree86 X Server | =4.0 | |
| XFree86 X Server | =4.0.1 | |
| XFree86 X Server | =4.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0093.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11414.php
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-380
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-064.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-065.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-066.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-067.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6940
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/15/1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0063?
CVE-2003-0063 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0063?
To fix CVE-2003-0063, you should upgrade to a later version of XFree86 that addresses this issue.
What versions of XFree86 are affected by CVE-2003-0063?
CVE-2003-0063 affects XFree86 versions up to and including 4.2.0.
What exploits are associated with CVE-2003-0063?
CVE-2003-0063 can be exploited through specially crafted escape sequences that manipulate the user's terminal.
Is CVE-2003-0063 still relevant today?
While CVE-2003-0063 is an older vulnerability, it is relevant for legacy systems still running vulnerable versions of XFree86.
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