Description
Buffer overflow in Eterm 0.9.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a long ETERMPATH environment variable.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | eterm | 0.9.2-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | eterm | 0.9.2-1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | eterm | 0.9.2-0pre2002042903.1 | DSA-309 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-309 eterm - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-309 vendor-advisory
- 20030509 BAZARR CODE NINER PINK TEAM GO GO GO mailing-list
- 7708 vdb-entry