Hacking, PenTest, and Cybersecurity Tools for Your Security Arsenal!

Loading CVE intelligence

Loading vulnerability catalog

Kitploit is a directory of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting tools. Discover the latest project updates to find vulnerabilities, analyze systems, automate testing, and strengthen your security.

Tool Directory

CVE-2012-2738

MediumPublished

The VteTerminal in gnome-terminal (vte) before 0.32.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (long loop and CPU consumption) via an...

Published: Jul 22, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Jul 3, 2012

Primary CVSS

4.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

11.2%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.8%
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 VteTerminal in gnome-terminal (vte) before 0.32.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (long loop and CPU consumption) via an escape sequence with a large repeat count value.

Sources

gnome-terminal (vte) VteTerminal - Escape Sequence Parsing Remote Denial of ServiceExploit
Kevin Fenzi · linux · Jul 3, 2012

Responsible use

Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.