Vulnerability Description
The "screen dump" feature in rxvt 2.7.8 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a certain character escape sequence when it is echoed to a user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rxvt | Rxvt | 2.6.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0093.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11413.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:034
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-054.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-055.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6938
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0093.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11413.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:034
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-054.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-055.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6938
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0022?
CVE-2003-0022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The "screen dump" feature in rxvt 2.7.8 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a certain character escape sequence when it is echoed to a user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file co...
How severe is CVE-2003-0022?
CVE-2003-0022 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0022?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rxvt Rxvt.