CVE-2022-24130: Buffer Overflow
xterm through Patch 370, when Sixel support is enabled, allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow in setsixel in graphicssixel.c via crafted text.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/xtermto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 379-1Fixed in 398-1Fixed in 412-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/xtermto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 371-r0 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/xtermto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 370-2
Event History
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.