Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old local-file overwrite issue in xterm on Digital UNIX 4.0B with patch kit 5. A local user could abuse how xterm creates a core dump after a failed DISPLAY connection to overwrite arbitrary files. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed fixes, or evidence of active exploitation. Likely limited to legacy Digital UNIX 4.0B systems with patch kit 5 and xterm installed. Modern Linux, BSD, macOS, or other UNIX variants are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure question, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize only if the organization still runs Digital UNIX 4.0B patch kit 5 with local user access. If no such systems exist, record non-applicability and move on. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Digital UNIX 4.0B patch kit 5 hosts and xterm usage.; Check original vendor or platform guidance for an endorsed fix or workaround.; Restrict local shell access on affected legacy systems to trusted administrators..
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- dec-xterm(613)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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