CVE-2023-39726 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2023-39726?

CVE-2023-39726 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue in Mintty v.3.6.4 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted commands to the terminal.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-39726?

CVE-2023-39726 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-39726?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mintty Project Mintty.

Vulnerability Description

An issue in Mintty v.3.6.4 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted commands to the terminal.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mintty Project	Mintty	<= 3.6.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-96

References

https://dgl.cx/2023/09/ansi-terminal-security#mintty-osc50Third Party Advisory
https://dgl.cx/2023/09/ansi-terminal-security#mintty-osc50Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-39726?

CVE-2023-39726 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue in Mintty v.3.6.4 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted commands to the terminal.

How severe is CVE-2023-39726?

CVE-2023-39726 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-2023-39726?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mintty Project Mintty.