Gentoo update for xterm

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU79804

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-2383

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when parsing a text file. A local user can execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
x11-terms/xterm to version: 239

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

x11-terms/xterm: before 239

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:x11-terms_xterm:*:*:*:*:*:gentoo_linux:*:*

External links

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200902-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.