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CVE-2006-7236

HighPublished

The default configuration of xterm on Debian GNU/Linux sid and possibly Ubuntu enables the allowWindowOps resource, which allows user-assisted attackers to...

Published: Jan 2, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 29, 2008

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

7.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The default configuration of xterm on Debian GNU/Linux sid and possibly Ubuntu enables the allowWindowOps resource, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code or have unspecified other impact via escape sequences.

Sources

xterm - DECRQSS Remote Command ExecutionExploit
Paul Szabo · linux · Dec 29, 2008

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