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CVE-2008-2383

UnknownEPSS 4.97%

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CVE-2008-2383 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CRLF injection vulnerability in xterm allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via LF (aka \n) characters surrounding a command name within a Device Control Request Status String (DECRQSS) escape sequence in a text file, a related issue to CVE-2003-0063 and CVE-2003-0071.. EPSS estimates a 4.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in xterm allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via LF (aka \n) characters surrounding a command name within a Device Control Request Status String (DECRQSS) escape sequence in a text file, a related issue to CVE-2003-0063 and CVE-2003-0071.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.97%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Invisible-IslandXterm_nil_

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2383?
CRLF injection vulnerability in xterm allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via LF (aka \n) characters surrounding a command name within a Device Control Request Status String (DECRQSS) escape sequence in a text file, a related issue to CVE-2003-0063 and CVE-2003-0071.
How severe is CVE-2008-2383?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2383 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2383?
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