How severe is CVE-2007-0823?

CVE-2007-0823 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-0823 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0823?

CVE-2007-0823 affects Slackware Slackware Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0823?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-0823 published?

CVE-2007-0823 was published on 2007-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0823

CVE-2007-0823 is a low-severity vulnerability in Slackware Slackware Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Slackware Slackware Linux
Published: 2007-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

xterm on Slackware Linux 10.2 stores information that had been displayed for a different user account using the same xterm process, which might allow local users to bypass file permissions and read other users' files, or obtain other sensitive information, by reading the xterm process memory. NOTE: it could be argued that this is an expected consequence of multiple users sharing the same interactive process, in which case this is not a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0823?: xterm on Slackware Linux 10.2 stores information that had been displayed for a different user account using the same xterm process, which might allow local users to bypass file permissions and read other users' files, or obtain other sensitive information, by reading the xterm process memory. NOTE: it could be argued that this is an expected consequence of multiple users sharing the same interactive process, in which case this is not a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2007-0823?: CVE-2007-0823 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-0823 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0823?: CVE-2007-0823 affects Slackware Slackware Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0823?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0823 published?: CVE-2007-0823 was published on 2007-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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