Vulnerability Description
The rxvt terminal emulator 2.7.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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/11414.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:003
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-054.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-055.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/5137
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6953
- 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.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:003
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-054.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-055.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/5137
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0066?
CVE-2003-0066 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The rxvt terminal emulator 2.7.8 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...
How severe is CVE-2003-0066?
CVE-2003-0066 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-2003-0066?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rxvt Rxvt.