Local User Vulnerability in rxvt and Similar Terminal Emulators by Vender 'rxvt'
CVE-2008-1142

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Key Information:

Vendor: Rxvt-unicode
Status: Rxvt-unicode; Aterm; Rxvt; Multi-aterm
Vendor: CVE Published:; 7 April 2008

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What is CVE-2008-1142?

The rxvt terminal emulator version 2.6.4 contains a security flaw that enables local users to potentially hijack X11 connections. When the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, the application opens a terminal window on display :0, which exposes the system to risks of command execution by unauthorized users. Attack scenarios necessitate specific conditions, such as the victim executing commands incorrectly on a compromised machine, leading to particularly concerning security implications for system integrity.

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