Vulnerability Description
The xterm terminal emulator in XFree86 4.2.0 and earlier allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfree86 Project | X11R6 | 4.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0093.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-380
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11414.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/15/1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-064.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-065.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-066.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-067.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6940
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0093.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-380
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11414.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/15/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0063?
CVE-2003-0063 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). The xterm terminal emulator in XFree86 4.2.0 and earlier allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's t...
How severe is CVE-2003-0063?
CVE-2003-0063 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0063?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfree86 Project X11R6.