CVE-2022-24130
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.69%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24130 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. xterm through Patch 370, when Sixel support is enabled, allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow in set_sixel in graphics_sixel.c via crafted text.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xterm through Patch 370, when Sixel support is enabled, allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow in set_sixel in graphics_sixel.c via crafted text.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Invisible-Island | Xterm | <= 370 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://invisible-island.net/xterm/xterm.log.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-22Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/nickblack/status/1487731459398025216Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/30/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/30/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://invisible-island.net/xterm/xterm.log.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-22Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/nickblack/status/1487731459398025216Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/30/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/30/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24130?
xterm through Patch 370, when Sixel support is enabled, allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow in set_sixel in graphics_sixel.c via crafted text.
How severe is CVE-2022-24130?
CVE-2022-24130 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24130?
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-2022-24130?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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