Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability exists in the way that iTerm2 integrates with tmux's control mode, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by providing malicious output to the terminal. This affects versions of iTerm2 up to and including 3.3.5. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on their victim's computer by providing malicious output to the terminal. It could be exploited using command-line utilities that print attacker-controlled content.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Iterm2 | Iterm2 | <= 3.3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2019/10/09/iterm2-critical-issue-moss-audit/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/iterm2-discuss/57k_AuLdQa4
- https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/763073/Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2019/10/09/iterm2-critical-issue-moss-audit/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/iterm2-discuss/57k_AuLdQa4
- https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/763073/Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-9535?
CVE-2019-9535 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A vulnerability exists in the way that iTerm2 integrates with tmux's control mode, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by providing malicious output to the terminal. This affects...
How severe is CVE-2019-9535?
CVE-2019-9535 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9535?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iterm2 Iterm2.