CVE-2000-0476
UnknownEPSS 2.53%
Last modified
CVE-2000-0476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xterm, Eterm, and rxvt allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by embedding certain escape characters which force the window to be resized.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xterm, Eterm, and rxvt allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by embedding certain escape characters which force the window to be resized.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jennings | Eterm | 0.8.10 |
| Putty | Putty | 0.48 |
| Rxvt | Rxvt | 2.6.1 |
| Xfree86 Project | X11r6 | 3.3.3 |
| Xfree86 Project | X11r6 | 4.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0409.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1298Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0409.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1298Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0476?
xterm, Eterm, and rxvt allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by embedding certain escape characters which force the window to be resized.
How severe is CVE-2000-0476?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0476 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0476?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2000-0476?
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