What is the severity of CVE-2008-1692?

CVE-2008-1692 has a medium severity level due to potential local user exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1692?

To fix CVE-2008-1692, ensure that the DISPLAY environment variable is set correctly or specify the -display parameter explicitly.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1692?

CVE-2008-1692 affects Eterm version 0.9.4 if the DISPLAY environment variable is not set.

What is the exploit technique associated with CVE-2008-1692?

CVE-2008-1692 can be exploited by local users who hijack X11 connections through a misconfigured DISPLAY setting.

Is CVE-2008-1692 a remote vulnerability?

No, CVE-2008-1692 is a local vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-1692

medium

6.9

CWE

264

7/4/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1692

First published: Mon Apr 07 2008(Updated: )

Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Eterm	=0.9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 has a medium severity level due to potential local user exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1692?
To fix CVE-2008-1692, ensure that the DISPLAY environment variable is set correctly or specify the -display parameter explicitly.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 affects Eterm version 0.9.4 if the DISPLAY environment variable is not set.
What is the exploit technique associated with CVE-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 can be exploited by local users who hijack X11 connections through a misconfigured DISPLAY setting.
Is CVE-2008-1692 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2008-1692 is a local vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 has a medium severity level due to potential local user exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1692?
To fix CVE-2008-1692, ensure that the DISPLAY environment variable is set correctly or specify the -display parameter explicitly.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 affects Eterm version 0.9.4 if the DISPLAY environment variable is not set.
What is the exploit technique associated with CVE-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 can be exploited by local users who hijack X11 connections through a misconfigured DISPLAY setting.
Is CVE-2008-1692 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2008-1692 is a local vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.