CVE-2003-0067
CVE-2003-0067 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aterm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Aterm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The aterm terminal emulator 0.42 allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0067?
- The aterm terminal emulator 0.42 allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0067?
- CVE-2003-0067 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0067 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0067?
- CVE-2003-0067 affects Aterm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0067?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2003-0067 published?
- CVE-2003-0067 was published on 2003-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0093.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104612710031920&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11414.php
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:aterm:aterm:0.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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