Ubuntu notice USN-8991-1 fixes escape sequence flaw in rxvt-unicode terminal
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What happened
Ubuntu security notice USN-8991-1 covers improper handling of certain escape sequences in rxvt-unicode, which may allow arbitrary code execution if a user displays crafted text in the terminal. The excerpt gives no CVE identifier, affected or fixed package versions. Defenders on Ubuntu should apply the rxvt-unicode update from the notice and treat untrusted output, such as logs or files from unknown sources, with caution until patched.
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What to do
- Install the rxvt-unicode update referenced in Ubuntu security notice USN-8991-1.
- Avoid displaying untrusted text in rxvt-unicode until the update is applied.
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Ubuntu Security Notices
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