Vulnerability Description
VTE, as used by default in gnome-terminal terminal emulator 2.2 and as an option in gnome-terminal 2.0, 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.21 |
| Gnome | Gnome-Terminal | 2.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0093.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2003/Mar/0010.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11414.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-053.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0093.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2003/Mar/0010.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11414.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-053.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0070?
CVE-2003-0070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). VTE, as used by default in gnome-terminal terminal emulator 2.2 and as an option in gnome-terminal 2.0, allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then ins...
How severe is CVE-2003-0070?
CVE-2003-0070 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nalin Dahyabhai Vte, Gnome Gnome-Terminal.