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CVE-2003-0070

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

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CVE-2003-0070 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VTE, as used by default in gnome-terminal terminal emulator 2.2 and as an option in gnome-terminal 2.0, allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VTE, as used by default in gnome-terminal terminal emulator 2.2 and as an option in gnome-terminal 2.0, allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.11.21
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.12.2
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.14.2
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.15.0
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.16.14
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.17.4
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.20.5
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.22.5
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.24.3
Nalin DahyabhaiVte0.25.1
GnomeGnome-Terminal2.0
GnomeGnome-Terminal2.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0070?
VTE, as used by default in gnome-terminal terminal emulator 2.2 and as an option in gnome-terminal 2.0, allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2003-0070?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0070 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0070?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST