CVE-2003-0066
First published: Mon Mar 03 2003(Updated: )
The rxvt terminal emulator 2.7.8 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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rxvt | =2.6.1 | |
| rxvt | =2.6.2 | |
| rxvt | =2.6.3 | |
| rxvt | =2.6.4 | |
| rxvt | =2.7.5 | |
| rxvt | =2.7.6 | |
| rxvt | =2.7.7 | |
| rxvt | =2.7.8 |
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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.securityfocus.com/advisories/5137
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:003
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-054.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-055.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6953
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0066?
CVE-2003-0066 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting user sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0066?
To fix CVE-2003-0066, users should upgrade to a version of rxvt later than 2.7.8.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2003-0066?
CVE-2003-0066 affects rxvt terminal emulator versions 2.7.8 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2003-0066?
The impact of CVE-2003-0066 allows attackers to manipulate the window title and potentially inject commands into the terminal.
Is CVE-2003-0066 still a risk today?
While CVE-2003-0066 was a risk in the past, its relevance today depends on the usage of outdated versions of rxvt.
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