Vulnerability identifier: #VU16950

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0542

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
xterm.js
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: xterm.js

Description

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.

Mitigation
The vulnerability has been addressed in the versions 3.8.1, 3.9.2, 3.10.1.

Vulnerable software versions

xterm.js: 0.0.2 - 3.10.0

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External links
http://github.com/xtermjs/xterm.js/releases

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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