CVE-2008-1142 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can hijack X11 connections if the DISPLAY variable is unset, requiring user interaction to enter commands on the wrong machine.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-1142?
CVE-2008-1142 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
rxvt 2.6.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: it was later reported that rxvt-unicode, mrxvt, aterm, multi-aterm, and wterm are also affected. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1142?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Aterm Aterm, Eterm Eterm, Mrxvt Mrxvt, Multi-Aterm Multi-Aterm, Rxvt-Unicode Rxvt-Unicode, Rxvt Rxvt and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1142?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2008-1142 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1142 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cjq-7pqj-grxv.