CVE-2025-22275: Critical severity iterm2 vulnerability

Published Jan 3, 2025
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Updated

iTerm2 3.5.6 through 3.5.10 before 3.5.11 sometimes allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from terminal commands by reading the /tmp/framer.txt file. This can occur for certain it2ssh and SSH Integration configurations, during remote logins to hosts that have a common Python installation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
iTerm2 iTerm2>=3.5.6<3.5.11
iTerm2 iTerm2>=3.5.6<3.5.11

Event History

Jan 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22275?

CVE-2025-22275 has been classified with a medium severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22275?

To fix CVE-2025-22275, users should upgrade to iTerm2 version 3.5.11 or later.

3

What versions of iTerm2 are affected by CVE-2025-22275?

iTerm2 versions 3.5.6 through 3.5.10 are affected by CVE-2025-22275.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-22275?

Users of iTerm2 who utilize certain it2ssh and SSH Integration configurations during remote logins may be affected by CVE-2025-22275.

5

What type of information can be leaked due to CVE-2025-22275?

CVE-2025-22275 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from terminal commands by reading the /tmp/framer.txt file.

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