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CVE-2006-7236

9.3 · HIGH

The default configuration of xterm on Debian GNU/Linux sid and possibly Ubuntu enables the allowWindowOps resource, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code or have unspecifie…

Published Jan 2, 2009invisible-islandCWE-16EPSS 7.47%

Overview

CVE-2006-7236 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting invisible-island xterm. It was published on January 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default configuration of xterm on Debian GNU/Linux sid and possibly Ubuntu enables the allowWindowOps resource, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code or have unspecified other impact via escape sequences.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invisible-island. Update xterm 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

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=384593Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=510030Refsecunia.com/advisories/33388Refusn.ubuntu.com/703-1/Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=384593Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=510030Refsecunia.com/advisories/33388Refusn.ubuntu.com/703-1/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7236?

CVE-2006-7236 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting invisible-island xterm. It was published on January 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-7236?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2006-7236?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invisible-island. Update xterm 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-7236?

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