Vulnerability Description
CRLF injection vulnerability in xterm allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via LF (aka \n) characters surrounding a command name within a Device Control Request Status String (DECRQSS) escape sequence in a text file, a related issue to CVE-2003-0063 and CVE-2003-0071.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Invisible-Island | Xterm | _nil_ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=510030
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33318Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33388
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33397
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33419
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33820
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-254208-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1694
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2383?
CVE-2008-2383 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). CRLF injection vulnerability in xterm allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via LF (aka \n) characters surrounding a command name within a Device Control Request Status String (...
How severe is CVE-2008-2383?
CVE-2008-2383 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2383?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Invisible-Island Xterm.