CVE-2003-0071
First published: Mon Mar 03 2003(Updated: )
The DEC UDK processing feature in the xterm terminal emulator in XFree86 4.2.99.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a certain character escape sequence that causes the terminal to enter a tight loop.
Credit: 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/11415.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/6950
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0071?
CVE-2003-0071 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2003-0071 affect XFree86?
CVE-2003-0071 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a specific character escape sequence to xterm.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0071?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0071, upgrade to a patched version of XFree86 that is not vulnerable.
Which versions of XFree86 are affected by CVE-2003-0071?
CVE-2003-0071 affects XFree86 versions 4.2.99.4 and earlier, including versions 4.1.0, 4.0.3, and 4.2.1.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0071?
A potential workaround for CVE-2003-0071 is to avoid using xterm if upgrading is not an option.
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