Vulnerability Description
The dtterm terminal emulator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | 5.0 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 10.20 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.3 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.5.1 |
| Sun | Sunos | - |
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/11414.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6236
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6942
- 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/11414.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6236
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6942
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0064?
CVE-2003-0064 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The dtterm terminal emulator 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2003-0064?
CVE-2003-0064 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0064?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sgi Irix, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.