CVE-2019-0542: Code Injection

Published Jan 9, 2019
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Xterm.js before versions 3.8.1, 3.9.2 and 3.10.1 when the component mishandles special characters.

Upstream Releases:

https://github.com/xtermjs/xterm.js/releases/tag/3.8.1 https://github.com/xtermjs/xterm.js/releases/tag/3.9.2 https://github.com/xtermjs/xterm.js/releases/tag/3.10.1

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Xterm.js when the component mishandles special characters, aka "Xterm Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects xterm.js.

MITRE

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/xtermjs<3.8.1
3.8.1
redhat/xtermjs<3.9.2
3.9.2
redhat/xtermjs<3.10.1
3.10.1
xtermjs Xterm.js<5.0.0
redhat OpenShift Container Platform>=3.9<3.9.99
redhat OpenShift Container Platform>=3.10<3.10.163
redhat OpenShift Container Platform>3.11<3.11.104

Event History

Jan 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0542?

CVE-2019-0542 has been classified with a high severity as it allows for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-0542?

To mitigate CVE-2019-0542, upgrade Xterm.js to version 3.8.1, 3.9.2, or 3.10.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-0542?

CVE-2019-0542 affects versions of Xterm.js prior to 3.8.1, 3.9.2, and 3.10.1, as well as various versions of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0542?

CVE-2019-0542 is a remote code execution vulnerability that arises from mishandling special characters.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2019-0542?

Exploiting CVE-2019-0542 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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