Remote code execution in xterm.js - CVE-2019-0542
Published: January 8, 2019 / Updated: January 11, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16950
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0542
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified flaw. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
xterm.js
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
How to mitigate CVE-2019-0542
The vulnerability has been addressed in the versions 3.8.1, 3.9.2, 3.10.1.
xterm.js - addressed in versions 3.8.1, 3.9.2, 3.10.1