Code Execution Vulnerability in iTerm2 by Gynachman
CVE-2023-46300

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Iterm2

Status
Iterm2
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2023

What is CVE-2023-46300?

A critical security flaw has been identified in iTerm2, a popular terminal emulator for macOS, which permits potential remote code execution due to improper handling of escape sequences linked to tmux integration. This vulnerability could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, emphasizing the need for immediate updates to version 3.4.20 or later to safeguard against exploitation. Users are strongly encouraged to review the latest patches and apply necessary updates to enhance their security posture.

References

https://github.com/gnachman/iTerm2/commit/ae8192522661c34...
https://github.com/gnachman/iTerm2/commit/b2268b03b5f3d4c...
https://blog.solidsnail.com/posts/2023-08-28-iterm2-rce

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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