CVE-2010-2713

Name: CVE-2010-2713
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-05T18:17:57.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2713 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The vte_sequence_handler_window_manipulation function in vteseq.c in libvte (aka libvte9) in VTE 0.25.1 and earlier, as used in gnome-terminal, does not properly handle escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or obtain potentially sensitive information via a (1) window title or (2) icon title sequence. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2003-0070 regression.. EPSS estimates a 3.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vte_sequence_handler_window_manipulation function in vteseq.c in libvte (aka libvte9) in VTE 0.25.1 and earlier, as used in gnome-terminal, does not properly handle escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or obtain potentially sensitive information via a (1) window title or (2) icon title sequence. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2003-0070 regression.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.34%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	<= 0.25.1
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.11.21
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.12.2
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.14.2
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.15.0
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.16.14
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.17.4
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.20.5
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.22.5
Nalin Dahyabhai	Vte	0.24.3

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2713?

How severe is CVE-2010-2713?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2713 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2713?

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Source: NVD / NIST