CVE-2022-24130: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jan 31 2022(Updated: )
xterm through Patch 370, when Sixel support is enabled, allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow in set_sixel in graphics_sixel.c via crafted text.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xterm | <=370 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =34 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =35 |
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Reference Links
- https://invisible-island.net/xterm/xterm.log.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00007.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BP5Y4O7WBNLV24D22E6LE7RQFYOUVD2U/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4CWYYEBT6AJRJBBQU2KLUOQDHRM7WAV/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-22
- https://twitter.com/nickblack/status/1487731459398025216
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/30/2
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/30/3
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BP5Y4O7WBNLV24D22E6LE7RQFYOUVD2U/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4CWYYEBT6AJRJBBQU2KLUOQDHRM7WAV/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-24130?
CVE-2022-24130 has a high severity due to the potential for buffer overflow exploitation.
How does CVE-2022-24130 affect xterm users?
CVE-2022-24130 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems using vulnerable versions of xterm with Sixel support enabled.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24130?
To fix CVE-2022-24130, update xterm to a version beyond Patch 370 or disable Sixel support.
What versions of xterm are affected by CVE-2022-24130?
CVE-2022-24130 affects all xterm versions up to and including Patch 370.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2022-24130?
CVE-2022-24130 impacts xterm on Debian 9.0, Fedora 34, and Fedora 35.
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