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iTerm2 x-man-page URL handler flaw allows arbitrary command execution

One malicious link can let attackers hack a Mac user's computer.

Summary

An argument injection flaw in iTerm2's x-man-page: URL handler lets an attacker run arbitrary commands with the privileges of a user who opens a crafted link. macOS users of iTerm2 are affected.

Affected when

  • User opens a crafted x-man-page: URL in iTerm2

What to do

Update iTerm2 to 3.7.7 or later.

Products and platforms

  • macOS
  • iTerm2

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