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Debian 9: DLA-2682-1 Critical: mrxvt Remote Execution Flaw

debian lts
Calendar Grey June 9, 2021
Dist Debian Esm H88
Enhance mrxvt version to address critical remote code execution vulnerability arising from flawed escape sequence processing in Debian LTS.
mrxvt, lightweight multi-tabbed X terminal emulator, allowed (potentially remote) code execution because of improper handling of certain escape sequences (ESC G Q)
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Summary

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
0.5.4-2+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your mrxvt packages.

For the detailed security status of mrxvt please refer to
its security tracker page at:

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


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Package: mrxvt
Version: 0.5.4-2+deb9u1
CVE ID: CVE-2021-33477

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