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CVE-2008-1692

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2008-1692 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EtermEterm0.9.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1692?
Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.
How severe is CVE-2008-1692?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1692 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1692?
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