CVE-2003-0021
Overview
CVE-2003-0021 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting michael_jennings eterm. It was published on March 3, 2003.
Technical Description
The "screen dump" feature in Eterm 0.9.1 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a certain character escape sequence when it is echoed to a user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from michael_jennings. Update eterm to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0021?
CVE-2003-0021 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting michael_jennings eterm. It was published on March 3, 2003.
How severe is CVE-2003-0021?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0021?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from michael_jennings. Update eterm to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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