CVE-2011-2198: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jun 09 2011(Updated: )
An memory exhaustion flaw was found in the way VTE, a terminal emulator widget, processed certain character sequences. A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted file, which once opened in a terminal using the VTE terminal emulator could lead to excessive memory and CPU consumption. References: [1] <a href="http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=629688">http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=629688</a> [2] <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=652124">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=652124</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/vte | <0.28.1 | 0.28.1 |
| GNOME Terminal | <=0.28.0 | |
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =11.2 |
Remedy
https://git.gnome.org/browse/vte/commit/?h=vte-0-28&id=ac71d26f067be3a21bff315c3cabf24c94360dd6
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/13/10
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=629688
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=652124
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/09/3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00001.html
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/vte/commit/?h=vte-0-28&id=ac71d26f067be3a21bff315c3cabf24c94360dd6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=712148
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=629688
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=712150
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=503935&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=503935&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=652124#c4
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-2198
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2198?
CVE-2011-2198 has a medium severity level due to its potential for memory exhaustion and resource consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2198?
To mitigate CVE-2011-2198, update VTE to version 0.28.1 or higher.
Which software is affected by CVE-2011-2198?
CVE-2011-2198 affects the VTE terminal emulator, GNOME Terminal, and specific versions of openSUSE and Oracle Solaris.
Can CVE-2011-2198 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-2198 can be exploited by a remote attacker through specially-crafted files.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2011-2198 being exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-2198 can lead to excessive memory and CPU consumption when opening affected files in the terminal.
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