Vulnerability Description
The vte_sequence_handler_window_manipulation function in vteseq.c in libvte (aka libvte9) in VTE 0.25.1 and earlier, as used in gnome-terminal, does not properly handle escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or obtain potentially sensitive information via a (1) window title or (2) icon title sequence. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2003-0070 regression.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | <= 0.25.1 |
| Gnome | Gnome-Terminal | All versions |
References
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/vte/commit/?id=8b971a7b2c59902914ecbbc3915c45dd21530ExploitPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40635Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41716
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-962-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1839Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=613110
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/vte/commit/?id=8b971a7b2c59902914ecbbc3915c45dd21530ExploitPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40635Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41716
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-962-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1839Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=613110
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2713?
CVE-2010-2713 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The vte_sequence_handler_window_manipulation function in vteseq.c in libvte (aka libvte9) in VTE 0.25.1 and earlier, as used in gnome-terminal, does not properly handle escape sequences, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2010-2713?
CVE-2010-2713 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-2010-2713?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nalin Dahyabhai Vte, Gnome Gnome-Terminal.