CVE-2003-0065: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0065: The uxterm terminal emulator allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape seq...

The uxterm terminal emulator allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2003-0065 is an old uxterm terminal issue where malicious text could manipulate the terminal window title and feed content back into the user's command line. If a user views a crafted file or output, this could lead to command execution in that user's session. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Unix or Linux environments where users still run uxterm and view untrusted files, logs, email, or terminal output. The affected product data in the CVE bundle is incomplete, so package-level exposure requires local inventory and vendor advisory checks. Treat this as a legacy endpoint and administrator-workstation hygiene issue, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Prioritize environments with privileged terminal users, incident responders, developers, or operations staff who inspect untrusted text on older systems. Mitigation focus: Check operating system or distribution guidance for uxterm and xterm-related terminal updates.; Prefer maintained terminal emulators and supported packages on legacy Unix/Linux systems.; Avoid viewing untrusted raw control-character content directly in vulnerable terminals..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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