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CVE-2024-38395

Iterm2 remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.48%
  1. Published15 Jun 2024

Description

In iTerm2 before 3.5.2, the "Terminal may report window title" setting is not honored, and thus remote code execution might occur but "is not trivially exploitable."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Iterm2≥ 3.5.0 < 3.5.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Iterm2≥ 3.5.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38395 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38395 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.48%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38395?

CVE-2024-38395 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38395?

Affected products include Iterm2.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38395?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Iterm2 3.5.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.