CVE-2003-0067: The aterm terminal emulator 0.42 allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape...

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CVE-2003-0067 is an old terminal-emulator issue in aterm 0.42. A malicious file could change the terminal window title and later feed that text back into the user’s command line, potentially causing arbitrary commands to run when the user views the file. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux desktops or systems still using aterm 0.42. It is not described as a remotely reachable service vulnerability; the described trigger requires a user to view attacker-controlled content in the vulnerable terminal. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure cleanup item, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize environments with old Linux workstations, shell-heavy workflows, or users who inspect untrusted files in terminals. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for aterm 0.42 or distribution packages providing it.; Check vendor or distribution advisories for fixed packages or recommended replacement guidance.; Replace unsupported vulnerable terminal builds with maintained alternatives where feasible..

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

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