CVE-2008-2383: Code Injection
First published: Fri Jan 02 2009(Updated: )
CRLF injection vulnerability in xterm allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via LF (aka \n) characters surrounding a command name within a Device Control Request Status String (DECRQSS) escape sequence in a text file, a related issue to CVE-2003-0063 and CVE-2003-0071.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xterm | =_nil_ |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=510030
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33318
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg00184.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33419
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg00072.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0018.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33397
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33060
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1694
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33820
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33388
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-254208-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0019.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021522
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47655
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9317
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/703-1/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R3E2Q6NPKT7V4VKZMSFF4ARLRVYOG4AU/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VOOVZTIABA4MIFUGTAVYWO6QXSUXSST4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R3E2Q6NPKT7V4VKZMSFF4ARLRVYOG4AU/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VOOVZTIABA4MIFUGTAVYWO6QXSUXSST4/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2383?
CVE-2008-2383 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2383?
To fix CVE-2008-2383, ensure that you are using an updated version of xterm that has patched this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2383?
CVE-2008-2383 affects users of the xterm terminal emulator from Invisible Island.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-2383?
The impact of CVE-2008-2383 is that it allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Can CVE-2008-2383 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-2383 requires user interaction for exploitation, making it not remotely exploitable.
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