CVE-2003-0067
First published: Tue Mar 18 2003(Updated: )
The aterm terminal emulator 0.42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aterm | =0.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0067?
CVE-2003-0067 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for window title manipulation by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0067?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0067, update aterm to a version beyond 0.42 that addresses this security issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0067?
Users of aterm terminal emulator version 0.42 are specifically affected by CVE-2003-0067.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2003-0067?
CVE-2003-0067 allows an attacker to manipulate the terminal window title and potentially execute arbitrary commands.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0067?
A possible workaround for CVE-2003-0067 includes avoiding the use of untrusted files with the malicious escape sequences.
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