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CVE-2011-2198

3.5 · LOW

The "insert-blank-characters" capability in caps.c in gnome-terminal (vte) before 0.28.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption and crash) via a…

Published May 21, 2014gnomeCWE-20EPSS 2.16%

Overview

CVE-2011-2198 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting gnome gnome-terminal. It was published on May 21, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The "insert-blank-characters" capability in caps.c in gnome-terminal (vte) before 0.28.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption and crash) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by a file containing the string "\033[100000000000000000@".

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update gnome-terminal 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
gnomegnome-terminal0Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00001.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/09/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/13/10Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlRefbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=629688Refbugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=652124Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=712148Refgit.gnome.org/browse/vte/commit/?h=vte-0-28&id=ac71d26f067be3a21bff315c3cabf24c94360dd6Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00001.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/09/3

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2198?

CVE-2011-2198 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting gnome gnome-terminal. It was published on May 21, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2011-2198?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2198?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update gnome-terminal 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-2011-2198?

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