SB2009021202 - Gentoo update for xterm
Published: February 12, 2009 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2009021202
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-2383)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.