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CVE-2007-2797: xterm, including 192-7.el4 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and 208-3.1 in Debian GNU/Linux, sets the wrong grou...

xterm, including 192-7.el4 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and 208-3.1 in Debian GNU/Linux, sets the wrong group ownership of tty devices, which allows local users to write data to other users' terminals.

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This older xterm issue can let a local user write data to another user’s terminal because tty device group ownership is set incorrectly. It is not described as a remote compromise. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Unix/Linux systems still run affected xterm packages and allow multiple local users. Exposure is most likely on legacy multi-user Linux or Unix-like systems with vulnerable xterm packages installed. Single-user endpoints or systems without local shell access have lower practical exposure, based on the source description. Treat as a legacy local-access risk. Prioritize remediation where shared servers, jump hosts, labs, or appliances still permit multiple local users and run old xterm packages. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories for the affected platform and package lineage.; Update xterm packages using supported distribution channels where fixes exist.; Limit local shell access on legacy multi-user systems..

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