CVE-2011-2198
Low
Description
The "insert-blank-characters" capability in caps.c in gnome-terminal (vte) before 0.28.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption and crash) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by a file containing the string "\033[100000000000000000@".
SeverityLow
CVSS3.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnome-terminal
PublishedMay 21, 2014
First seenMay 21, 2014
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnome gnome-terminal | v ≤ 0.28.0 | — |
| opensuse opensuse | 11.4, 12.1 | — |
| oracle solaris | 11.2 | — |
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