Vulnerability Description
Terminology 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via escape sequences that modify the window title and then are written to the terminal, a similar issue to CVE-2003-0063.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Enlightenment | Terminology | 0.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3712Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/15Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94132Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.enlightenment.org/apps/terminology.git/commit/?id=b80bedc7c21ecffe99Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3712Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/15Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94132Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.enlightenment.org/apps/terminology.git/commit/?id=b80bedc7c21ecffe99Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8971?
CVE-2015-8971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Terminology 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via escape sequences that modify the window title and then are written to the terminal, a similar issue to CVE-2003-0063.
How severe is CVE-2015-8971?
CVE-2015-8971 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Enlightenment Terminology.