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CVE-2003-0069: The PuTTY terminal emulator 0.53 allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape...

The PuTTY terminal emulator 0.53 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.

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CVE-2003-0069 describes a PuTTY 0.53 issue where malicious text viewed in the terminal could change the window title and feed content back into the command line. In the wrong workflow, that could cause commands to run as the user. Evidence in the bundle is old and incomplete. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still using PuTTY 0.53 and workflows where users view untrusted files, logs, or remote output in that terminal. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions, CPEs, or current vendor status. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is not shown as actively exploited, but vulnerable terminal clients can turn viewed text into command execution under the user’s account. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for PuTTY 0.53 installations.; Check PuTTY or vendor guidance for fixed versions.; Upgrade legacy PuTTY installations to supported releases..

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