iTerm2 CVE-2019-9535 Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

Description

iTerm2 is prone to a remote command-injection vulnerability Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands on the system. iTerm2 version 3.3.5 and prior versions are vulnerable.

Technologies Affected

• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.0.4
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.1.0
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.1.5
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.2.0
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.2.5
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.3.0
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.3.1
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.3.2
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.3.3
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.3.4
• iTerm2 iTerm2 3.3.5

Recommendations

Block external access at the network boundary, unless external parties require service.
If global access isn’t needed, filter access to the affected computer at the network boundary. Restricting access to only trusted computers and networks might greatly reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit.

Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights.
To limit the impact of a successful exploit, run server software with the least privileges required and in restricted environments while still maintaining functionality.

Deploy network intrusion detection systems to monitor network traffic for malicious activity.
Deploy NIDS to monitor network traffic for signs of anomalous or suspicious activity. This includes but is not limited unexplained incoming and outgoing traffic. This may indicate exploit attempts or activity that results from successful exploits.

Do not follow links provided by unknown or untrusted sources.
Web users should be cautious about following links to websites that are provided by unfamiliar or suspicious sources. Filtering HTML from emails may help remove a possible vector for transmitting malicious links to users.

Do not follow links provided by unknown or untrusted sources.
Never follow links provided by unknown or untrusted sources.

Implement multiple redundant layers of security.
Implement measures such as ‘.htaccess’ to provide an additional layer of authentication for sensitive or privileged information.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.