Vulnerability Description
rxvt 2.6.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: it was later reported that rxvt-unicode, mrxvt, aterm, multi-aterm, and wterm are also affected. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aterm | Aterm | <= 1.0.0 |
| Eterm | Eterm | <= 0.9.3 |
| Mrxvt | Mrxvt | <= 0.5.2 |
| Multi-Aterm | Multi-Aterm | <= 0.2 |
| Rxvt | Rxvt | <= 2.7.9 |
| Rxvt-Unicode | Rxvt-Unicode | <= 9.01 |
| Wterm | Wterm | <= 6.2.8a2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.security.oss.general/122
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=469296Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29576Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30224Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30225Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30226Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30227Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30229Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-03.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:161
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:221
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28512Patch
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.security.oss.general/122
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1142?
CVE-2008-1142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). rxvt 2.6.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: it was later reported that rxvt-unicode, mrxvt,...
How severe is CVE-2008-1142?
CVE-2008-1142 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1142?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aterm Aterm, Eterm Eterm, Mrxvt Mrxvt, Multi-Aterm Multi-Aterm, Rxvt Rxvt.