Description
rxvt-unicode before 6.3, on certain platforms that use openpty and non-Unix pty devices such as Linux and most BSD platforms, does not maintain the intended permissions of tty devices, which allows local users to gain read and write access to the devices.
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 | rxvt-unicode | 6.3-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | rxvt-unicode | 6.3-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | rxvt-unicode | 6.3-1 | — |
References
- 22223 vdb-entry
- 18301 third-party-advisory
- http://dist.schmorp.de/rxvt-unicode/Changes
- ADV-2006-0052 vdb-entry