The default configuration of xterm on Debian GNU/Linux sid and possibly Ubuntu enables the allowWindowOps resource, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code or have unspecified other impact via escape sequences.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade xterm | Jul 30, 2024 | Jan 2, 2009 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade xterm | Nov 8, 2024 | Jan 2, 2009 |
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