CVE-2015-8971

Name: CVE-2015-8971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:00.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8971 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Terminology 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via escape sequences that modify the window title and then are written to the terminal, a similar issue to CVE-2003-0063.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Terminology 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via escape sequences that modify the window title and then are written to the terminal, a similar issue to CVE-2003-0063.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Enlightenment	Terminology	0.7.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3712Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94132Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://git.enlightenment.org/apps/terminology.git/commit/?id=b80bedc7c21ecffe99d8d142930db696eebdd6a5Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3712Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94132Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://git.enlightenment.org/apps/terminology.git/commit/?id=b80bedc7c21ecffe99d8d142930db696eebdd6a5Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8971?

Terminology 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via escape sequences that modify the window title and then are written to the terminal, a similar issue to CVE-2003-0063.

How severe is CVE-2015-8971?

CVE-2015-8971 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8971?

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-2015-8971?

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Source: NVD / NIST