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CVE-2003-0077

7.5 · HIGH

The hanterm (hanterm-xf) terminal emulator 2.0.5 and earlier, and possibly later versions, allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it bac…

Published Mar 18, 2003hantermEPSS 1.94%

Overview

CVE-2003-0077 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hanterm hanterm-xf. It was published on March 18, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The hanterm (hanterm-xf) terminal emulator 2.0.5 and earlier, and possibly later versions, allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hanterm. Update hanterm-xf to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
hantermhanterm-xf0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0077?

CVE-2003-0077 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hanterm hanterm-xf. It was published on March 18, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0077?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0077?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hanterm. Update hanterm-xf to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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