CVE-2015-8971
CVE-2015-8971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enlightenment Terminology with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Enlightenment Terminology
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Terminology 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via escape sequences that modify the window title and then are written to the terminal, a similar issue to CVE-2003-0063.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8971?
- Terminology 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via escape sequences that modify the window title and then are written to the terminal, a similar issue to CVE-2003-0063.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8971?
- CVE-2015-8971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-8971 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8971?
- CVE-2015-8971 primarily affects Enlightenment Terminology. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8971?
- 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-2015-8971 published?
- CVE-2015-8971 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3712
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/15
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94132
- https://git.enlightenment.org/apps/terminology.git/commit/?id=b80bedc7c21ecffe99d8d142930db696eebdd6a5
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:terminology:0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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