CVE-2008-1692 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can hijack X11 connections if Eterm defaults to display :0 without explicit configuration, requiring victim interaction.
- 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-2008-1692?
CVE-2008-1692 is a medium-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
Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1692?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eterm Eterm.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1692?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-1692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1692, GHSA-gg62-cc3q-cr2x.