OSVDB ID: 22223 Title: rxvt-unicode non-unix pty TTY Device Permission Weakness |
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rxvt-unicode contains a flaw that may allow an unauthorised malicious user to read from or write to tty terminal devices. The issue is present because on systems with non-unix pseudo terminals, permissions were not updated correctly. This left them as world-writable and world-readable, resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Other Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified |
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Upgrade to version 6.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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