CVE-2008-1692: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1692: Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable...

Eterm 0.9.4 opens a terminal window on :0 if -display is not specified and the DISPLAY environment variable is not set, which might allow local users to hijack X11 connections. NOTE: realistic attack scenarios require that the victim enters a command on the wrong machine.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Eterm 0.9.4 can open a terminal on X display :0 when no display is specified and DISPLAY is unset. On shared graphical Unix/Linux systems, this could let a local user hijack an X11 connection. The source notes realistic abuse requires the victim to type a command on the wrong machine. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux or Unix desktops, jump hosts, or shared X11 environments where Eterm 0.9.4 is installed and users can launch it with DISPLAY unset. Treat as low priority unless the organization still operates shared legacy X11 desktops or terminals. Focus on asset discovery and removal of outdated packages rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Eterm 0.9.4 or old distribution packages.; Review Debian, Gentoo, and Mandriva advisories for vendor-specific updates.; Avoid launching Eterm unless DISPLAY or -display is explicitly set..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 7, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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