# CVE-2010-2713: The vte\_sequence\_handler\_window\_manipulation function in vteseq.c in libvte (aka libvte9) in VTE 0.25.1 and earlier, as used in gnome-termin

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-08-05 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The vte_sequence_handler_window_manipulation function in vteseq.c in libvte (aka libvte9) in VTE 0.25.1 and earlier, as used in gnome-terminal, does not properly handle escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or obtain potentially sensitive information via a (1) window title or (2) icon title sequence. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2003-0070 regression.

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## References

- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-962-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1839
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41716
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/vte/commit/?id=8b971a7b2c59902914ecbbc3915c45dd21530a91
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=613110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40635

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