Vulnerability Description
Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eterm | Eterm | 0.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=473127
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29577Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-03.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:222
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28512
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=473127
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29577Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-03.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:222
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28512
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: realistic attack...
How severe is CVE-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1692?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eterm Eterm.