https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q3/100: xterm terminal crash due to malicious character sequences in file name
Published Aug 13, 2025
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Affected Software
3 affected components
X.Org xterm
GNU gzip
Bzip2 bzip2
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-XYZ?
CVE-2025-XYZ is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the xterm terminal.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-XYZ?
To mitigate CVE-2025-XYZ, avoid using filenames that contain malicious character sequences in xterm, and consider applying any available patches from the X.Org project.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2025-XYZ?
CVE-2025-XYZ affects the X.Org xterm terminal, GNU gzip, and Bzip2 tools.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-XYZ?
Exploiting CVE-2025-XYZ can lead to a crash of the xterm terminal, disrupting user sessions.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-XYZ?
A recommended workaround for CVE-2025-XYZ is to avoid processing files with potentially malicious character sequences in their names.