9752 : Gentoo multi-gnome-terminal Information Disclosure
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Disclosure Date
2004-09-06

Description

Multi-gnome-terminal contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when the debugging code outputs keystrokes to the ".xsession-errors" occurs, which will disclose sensitive information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown

Solution

Upgrade to "x11-terms/multi-gnome-terminal-1.6.2-r1" or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Gentoo Foundation, Inc.

multi-gnome-terminal

1.6.1

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 12477
Packet Storm: http://packetstormsecurity.org/0409-advisories/glsa-200409-10.txt
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-10.xml

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